Name/Title
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2Entry/Object ID
B001.14.07Scope and Content
This folder contains eight items:
Special Search Terms:
Cunard Line
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2
World Cruise
Item 1: Brochure (multipage; half fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9” by 16” (opened). The item is a promotional brochure with a portrait orientation. The front cover features a color photograph of the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2). The ship is depicted in profile, sailing on blue water with a light blue sky in the background. The name "CUNARD" is printed at the top of the brochure in large, capitalized, sans-serif font, signifying the shipping company. Directly beneath the company name, in smaller font, the text reads "QE2 Winter Cruises Caribbean 1969/1970," indicating the seasonal itinerary and years of operation. At the bottom of the cover, the text states "8 Sailings from New York," suggesting the number and departure location of the voyages. The brochure is designed with a clear, straightforward layout, utilizing white space above and below the image of the ship. The photographic composition places the vessel at a slight diagonal across the page, creating a dynamic sense of movement. Language: English.
Item 2: Brochure (multipage; half fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9” by 16” (opened). The item is a vertically oriented brochure with a photographic and graphical front cover. The top section of the brochure has a blue background with white text stating "CUNARD" which is the name of the cruise line company. Below this, in a smaller font, the brochure reads "QE2-Caribbean Cruises 1969", indicating the ship's name as Queen Elizabeth 2, the destination as the Caribbean, and the year of sailing as 1969. The middle section of the brochure displays "3 Sailings from New York" in white lettering, followed by the specific dates of departure: "November 14 - November 29 - December 13". This text is set against the blue background, maintaining the color scheme of the top section. The lower section of the brochure features a stylized illustration of the ship, with the ship's name "Queen Elizabeth 2" visible on the bow. The ship is depicted at an angle that conveys motion, with the bow pointing towards the upper right corner of the brochure. The illustration shows the ship cutting through the water, with waves depicted in various shades of blue and white, giving a dynamic representation of the ocean. Language: English.
Item 3: Brochure (single page; tri & half & half fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18” by 24” (opened). The item is a vertically oriented brochure with a predominantly orange-red cover. The upper two-thirds of the brochure feature large, white sans-serif typography that reads "A preview - Cunard's NEW QE2," indicating the brochure is an introductory or promotional preview for the Cunard line's Queen Elizabeth 2 ship. The typography varies in size, with the words "A preview" being the smallest and the "NEW QE2" being the largest, thus emphasizing the name of the ship. The lower third of the brochure has a smaller text block with the word "CUNARD" in a significant, bold font that spans the width of the section, maintaining the color scheme of white text on the orange-red background. Below this is a white rectangle containing smaller text in red, providing additional information: "For additional information on reservations and for the full color magazine on the new QE2, see your travel agent." Language: English.
Item 4: Deck Plan (single page); 8-1/4" by 8-1/4" (closed), 24-3/4” by 33” (opened). The document provides information on the accommodation plans for 'The Queen Elizabeth 2', a ship to be registered in Great Britain. It mentions compliance with international safety standards developed in 1960 and the 1966 Fire Safety Requirements. The title 'Queen Elizabeth 2 accommodation plans' is prominently displayed in the upper right. The lower third of the document includes the name 'Bruce Heard' associated with Cliff Travel Service, located in San Francisco, California. This indicates the document's connection with a travel service provider. The document bears the logo of the Cunard Line on the bottom right. It is marked as 'Printed in England' and identified as 'QE2 preliminary plans'. The physical condition of the document suggests it has been preserved with minimal wear, although there are visible fold marks indicating it may have been stored folded or bound. Language: English.
Item 5: Booklet (multipage); 9" by 4" (if closed), 9” by 8” (in current state). The cover text includes the name "Queen Elizabeth 2" with the subtitle "Pocket Companion". Below the photographs, the booklet promises an upcoming voyage on what is described as the "Greatest Ship in the World". There is an additional identifier, "1979", hand-written in red, possibly indicating the year of publication or the booklet's print edition. The booklet bears the logo and address of the Cunard Line, which is identified as operating Great Ships of British Registry since 1840. The physical condition of the booklet shows signs of wear and use, including creases and slight discoloration on the edges, suggesting it has been handled and possibly used as intended, as a pocket reference. Language: English.
Item 6: Guidebook (multipage); 8-1/2" by 11". The cover features a stylized graphic of a globe encircled by a grid of latitude and longitude lines, suggesting a navigational or maritime theme consistent with the subject matter. Above the globe, the text "Queen Elizabeth 2" is presented in a classic serif font, while the text "Premier World Cruise" is set just below in a smaller size. Language: English.
Item 7: Guidebook (multipage); 11" by 8-1/2". The cover includes the title text "Queen Elizabeth 2 Europe-Caribbean-Canada 1983 Cruises" in bold white lettering. Beneath the image of the ship, a tagline states "THE 'NEW' QE2. GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN!" indicating a promotional message. Language: English.
Item 8: Guidebook (multipage); 11" by 8-1/2". The cover art is composed of a photograph of a captain's hat, a framed picture of the Queen Elizabeth 2 ship at sea, a globe, a sextant, and a compass, all suggesting themes of travel and navigation. The photograph of the ship is within a wooden frame, giving an impression of tradition and quality. The title text is displayed prominently across the top of the cover, with the year "1984" set apart to the left side. The words "Queen Elizabeth 2 Quintessential World Cruise & Winter Vacations" are presented in white, with a drop shadow effect for emphasis. Additional text at the bottom indicates the guidebook as a "Special Mariner Club Presentation" and mentions it being "Personally Escorted by Paul and Marian Dana". 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 Secondary Object Term
MenuNomenclature Secondary Object Term
PlanNomenclature Primary Object Term
Vessel, MerchantNomenclature Primary Object Term
ScheduleNomenclature Primary Object Term
ListNomenclature Primary Object Term
DeckNomenclature Primary Object Term
ProjectionNomenclature Primary Object Term
PamphletNomenclature Sub-Class
WatercraftNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Sub-Class
Architectural SpacesNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Water Transportation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Class
Building ComponentsNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
schedules (time plans), deck plans, brochures, menusArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
May 1965 - Jun 1983
