Name/Title
RMS Queen MaryEntry/Object ID
B001.14.06Scope and Content
This folder contains five items:
Special Search Terms:
Cunard Line
RMS Queen Mary
Queen Mary Accommodations
Item 1: Pamphlet (multipage; penta fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9” by 40” (opened). This item is a vertical promotional material related to the ocean liner Queen Mary. The piece is monochrome, predominantly gray-scale, with a large photograph of the RMS Queen Mary at sea occupying the upper two-thirds of the layout. The photograph is in black and white, showing the liner from a starboard angle with the forward part facing slightly towards the viewer. The bottom third of the material is a text section with a light background. The ship's name, "Queen Mary," is printed in bold, block letters at the top of this section. Below the name, technical specifications of the vessel are given in a smaller font: "GROSS TONNAGE 81,237 LENGTH 1,020 FT. BREADTH 118 FT." The lower segment of the text section includes the words "PLAN OF CABIN CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS" in black rectangular blocks with white lettering, indicating that the material likely contains or pertains to a layout or diagram of the ship's cabin class facilities. The final text on the piece is "CUNARD LINE" and a historical reference "1840 – OVER A CENTURY OF TRANSATLANTIC SERVICE – 1958," suggesting the material was produced to commemorate or market the line's longstanding service, with the year 1958 potentially marking an anniversary. Material and Method: The promotional material appears to be printed on paper. The printing method is not indicated, though it would typically be lithographic or similar for mid-20th-century print production. Language: English.
Item 2: Pamphlet (multipage; penta fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9” by 40” (opened). The item is a tall, narrow advertisement brochure for the Cunard Line's Queen Mary ocean liner. The brochure is printed in grayscale and features a photograph of the Queen Mary on the upper section, showcasing the ocean liner at sea, captured from a profile angle that highlights its length and multiple decks. Below the image, the brochure lists the ship's specifications: "GROSS TONNAGE 81,237 LENGTH 1,020 FT. BREADTH 118 FT." This information is set in a sans-serif typeface against a light background, providing a stark contrast to the black backdrop of the photo above. The lower section of the brochure features bold, capitalized text that reads "PLAN OF TOURIST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS," indicating that the brochure likely contains a map or diagram of the liner's tourist class facilities. This segment is demarcated by two horizontal blocks, aligning with the design's minimalist aesthetic. The footer of the brochure contains the Cunard Line logo and the tagline "OVER A CENTURY OF TRANSATLANTIC SERVICE," suggesting a longstanding tradition of oceanic voyages by the company. Material and Method: The brochure appears to be printed on paper, a common material for marketing collateral. Given its historical context, the printing method was likely offset lithography, which was widely used at the time for such materials. Language: English.
Item 3: Pamphlet (multipage; double-parallel fold); 9" by 4-1/8" (closed), 9” by 49-1/2” (opened). This object is a vertical brochure related to the RMS Queen Mary. The brochure is primarily cream-colored with accents of purple and gold. On the top, "R.M.S." is printed in small purple letters, followed by "Queen Mary" in large, decorative gold lettering. Below the name, a stylized illustration of the ship in purple floats above stylized waves, also in purple. The middle section of the brochure states "PLAN OF FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION" in purple block lettering, indicating that the brochure's content pertains to the ship's first-class facilities. The bottom of the brochure features the word "Cunard" in the company's signature script, also in gold. The brochure's design suggests a focus on luxury and elegance, consistent with the branding of first-class accommodations during the era of ocean liners. Material and Method: The brochure appears to be made of paper, with a texture visible in the image suggesting a quality weight or finish. The printing process likely involves color lithography, indicated by the use of specific colors and the detail in the ship's illustration. Language: English.
Item 4: Menu (single page; half fold); 10-1/2" by 8-1/8" (closed), 10-1/2” by 16-1/4” (opened). The item is a cover for a Cunard Line dinner menu dated Sunday, May 5, 1963. The cover artwork features a pastel painting of two ballet dancers against a dark olive background. The dancers are depicted in mid-performance, wearing voluminous pink tutus with hints of lighter shades, which convey the movement and texture of the costumes. The dancers' poses are dynamic, with one extending her arm upwards and the other curving gracefully towards her partner. The upper right corner contains the word "Cunard" in a script typeface, executed in a pink hue that complements the dancers' costumes. In the lower left corner, there is a signature or monogram that appears to be that of the artist, rendered in white against the dark background. Language: English.
Item 5: Menu (single page; half fold); 10-1/2" by 8-1/8" (closed), 10-1/2” by 16-1/4” (opened). This item is a cover for a Cunard Line dinner menu dated Thursday, May 2, 1963. The cover features an artistic depiction of a single ballet dancer. The dancer is captured in mid-pose, with one arm gracefully arched above her head and the other extended outwards. Her attire consists of a light blue and white tutu, and she is shown en pointe. The artwork is set against a dark background that contrasts with the lighter colors of the tutu, highlighting the figure. The top right corner of the cover displays the word "Cunard" in a light blue, script typeface, which matches the color of the tutu. In the lower left of the image, a small, white artist's signature or monogram is present. 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
Jun 1956 - Sep 1964
