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Messageries Maritimes - Promotional postcard
Promotional postcard for Messageries Maritimes - a French merchant shipping company. Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 14381934
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the golden age of maritime travel with our exquisite selection of Messageries Maritimes Fine Art Prints. This stunning promotional postcard, circa 1950s, showcases the elegance and sophistication of the French merchant shipping company's fleet. Transport yourself back in time with this evocative image, now available as a beautiful fine art print from Media Storehouse. Perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia and refinement to your home or office decor. Order yours today and let the allure of the sea come to you.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.8cm x 59.4cm (14.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Step aboard the Messageries Maritimes, a pioneering French merchant shipping company that connected Europe with the vibrant shores of Africa during the 1950s. This evocative promotional postcard transports us back in time, as we witness a native outrider guiding a boat through the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Africa. The image, taken circa 1950s, captures the essence of international maritime travel during an era of exploration and discovery. The Messageries Maritimes fleet, with its distinctive red funnels, sailed the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, linking Marseille with exotic ports such as Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion. This postcard, with its idyllic scene, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural exchanges that took place between Europe and Africa during this period. The Messageries Maritimes played a crucial role in the development of international trade and communication, as it facilitated the transportation of goods, people, and ideas between continents. The company's commitment to innovation and exploration is reflected in this postcard, which remains a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the spirit of adventure that defined the 1950s.
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