Name/Title
RMS Mauretania (b.1938)Entry/Object ID
B001.14.05Scope and Content
This folder contains only one item:
Brochure (single page; double-parallel fold); 9" by 3-3/4" (closed), 9” by 15” (opened). This is a vertical travel advertisement poster for the Cunard Line, promoting the "MAURETANIA EUROPEAN SUMMER CRUISE." The poster background transitions from a vibrant red at the top to a gradient of yellow and green at the bottom. The upper portion features the text "Cunard Line" in small white letters above the prominently displayed name "MAURETANIA" in large white block lettering, followed by "EUROPEAN SUMMER CRUISE" in smaller type. Below this, in a smaller font, is "AIR-CONDITIONED," emphasizing the comfort feature of the cruise ship. Further down, the poster lists the cruise destinations in varying fonts and orientations, creating a dynamic visual effect. The countries listed are England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, and Madeira. The departure information, "Sailing from New York JULY 5, 1965," is included at the top, providing the date and point of origin for the cruise. Material and Method: The medium appears to be paper, typical for promotional material of the era. The printing process is not detailed, but it would likely be a form of color printing common to the time, such as offset lithography. Language: English.Collection
Brown Archival CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Ship, CruiseNomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Liner, OceanNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Vessel, PassengerNomenclature Primary Object Term
Vessel, MerchantNomenclature Primary Object Term
BrochureNomenclature Primary Object Term
ScheduleNomenclature Sub-Class
WatercraftNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Water Transportation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
brochures, schedules (time plans)Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
Jan 1965