ANON. Cherbourg "White Star Line."
Original luggage labels, c.1929. 120 x 210 mm.
Founded in 1845 by John Pilkington and Henry Wilson. The White Star Line originated as a Liverpool based cargo and passenger line focusing on the Australian trade. After bankruptcy in 1867 it was purchased by Thomas Ismay in 1868, refocusing on premium transatlantic steamship service and partnering with Harland and Wolff shipyard.
Famous for the Olympic class liners, Olympic, Titanic and Brittanic the company merged with its rival Cunard line in 1934.
This label was collected when sailing on RMS Olympic from New York to Cherbourg in May 1929. A further label was given to those passengers continuing to Paris. From Cherbourg the ship continued its journey to Southampton.
Scarce.
SKU: 2126659
ANON. Cherbourg "White Star Line."
Original luggage labels, c.1929. 120 x 210 mm.
Founded in 1845 by John Pilkington and Henry Wilson. The White Star Line originated as a Liverpool based cargo and passenger line focusing on the Australian trade. After bankruptcy in 1867 it was purchased by Thomas Ismay in 1868, refocusing on premium transatlantic steamship service and partnering with Harland and Wolff shipyard.
Famous for the Olympic class liners, Olympic, Titanic and Brittanic the company merged with its rival Cunard line in 1934.
This label was collected when sailing on RMS Olympic from New York to Cherbourg in May 1929. A further label was given to those passengers continuing to Paris. From Cherbourg the ship continued its journey to Southampton.
Scarce.
SKU: 2126659
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