ANON. Compagnie Internationale des Wagons Lits, Simplon - Orient Express.
Original luggage label, c.1925. 100 x 140 mm.
In 1919 the opening of the Simplon Tunnel allowed the introduction of a more southerly route for the train via Paris-Milan-Venice-Trieste and Belgrade to Constantinople.
The service ran in addition to continuing services on the original route via Paris-Vienna and Budapest. During the 1930's the train acquired its reputation for comfort and luxury. The Simplon-Orient Express services incorporated sleeping cars which ran from Calais.
A very rare label in fine condition.
SKU: 2126589
ANON. Compagnie Internationale des Wagons Lits, Simplon - Orient Express.
Original luggage label, c.1925. 100 x 140 mm.
In 1919 the opening of the Simplon Tunnel allowed the introduction of a more southerly route for the train via Paris-Milan-Venice-Trieste and Belgrade to Constantinople.
The service ran in addition to continuing services on the original route via Paris-Vienna and Budapest. During the 1930's the train acquired its reputation for comfort and luxury. The Simplon-Orient Express services incorporated sleeping cars which ran from Calais.
A very rare label in fine condition.
SKU: 2126589
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