Messageries Collection

Messageries Maritimes poster
Poster illustrated by a stork advertising the arrival of the Felix Roussel of the Messageries Maritimes French steamship line

Fashionable woman in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1838. Woman in fur-trim cape, fur muff, fur-trim skirt. Large bonnet with ribbons. Jardin du Luxembourg. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Carriage steam-powered road vehicle
French steam-powered road vehicle, powered by a steam engine at the front using no rails. Date: 1870s

Messageries Maritimes - Promotional postcard
Promotional postcard for Messageries Maritimes - a French merchant shipping company. Date: circa 1950s

Farman F60 Goliath, F-FARH, of Compagnie des Messageries?
Farman F60 Goliath, F-FARH, of Compagnie des Messageries Ariennes, at Croydon

Thessaloniki, Greece - Quai Messageries. Date: circa 1901

Arrival of the Stagecoach in the Cour des Messageries, 1803, oil on canvas. Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845) French painter

The arrival of the Governor General - Saigon
The arrival of the Governor General at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in the Steamship Ernest Simons. Everyone (who is anyone) is gathered on the harbour to greet him. Date: circa 1910

Alexandria, Egypt - Steam Packet Docks Date: circa 1910s

Messageries Maritimes poster
Poster advertising the French shipping line Messageries Maritimes - the French round the world line

Poster advertising Messageries Maritimes, French mail service steamships to Australia, Indochina, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean, Brazil and Argentina

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Legacy of Messageries" Step into a bygone era with the iconic Messageries Maritimes poster, capturing the allure of travel and adventure. Immerse yourself in the elegance of 1838 as a fashionable woman strolls through Luxembourg Gardens, her attire reflecting the refined tastes of that era. Witness technological marvels unfold before your eyes with the steam-powered carriage road vehicle, revolutionizing transportation and paving the way for future innovations. Indulge in wanderlust as you discover a promotional postcard showcasing exotic destinations offered by Messageries Maritimes, igniting dreams of far-flung adventures. Experience art come to life with an advertisement lithograph that captures both beauty and excitement synonymous with this renowned company's services. Marvel at aviation history as Farman F60 Goliath takes flight under Compagnie des Messageries' wings, symbolizing progress and ambition reaching new heights. Transport yourself to Thessaloniki's Quai Messageries, where bustling activity intertwines cultures and trade routes converge on this vibrant Greek port city. Travel back in time to witness historical moments like "The Arrival of Stagecoach, " immortalized on canvas in 1803, depicting couriers delivering news across vast distances. Feel the anticipation build as Saigon welcomes its Governor General via Messageries' impeccable service - a testament to their commitment to excellence throughout history. Explore Alexandria's Steam Packet Docks where ships from around the world docked, connecting continents and fostering cultural exchange facilitated by these maritime messengers. Celebrate nostalgia with a vintage poster advertising Messageries Maritimes; it encapsulates an era when travel was not just about reaching destinations but embarking on unforgettable journeys.