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Poster advertising Union Castle Mail Steamship Company
Poster advertising the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company Limited, South African Royal Mail Service. Donald Currie & Co, Managers
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a vintage-inspired design featuring a captivating poster advertisement from the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company. This elegant card showcases a classic poster image from Mary Evans Prints Online, promoting the South African Royal Mail Service managed by Donald Currie & Co. Transport your recipients back in time with this beautiful, postage-stamp-ready card, perfect for any occasion that calls for a touch of nostalgia. Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or just to brighten someone's day, our Union Castle Mail Steamship Company card is sure to make a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.6cm x 12.5cm (6.1" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Voyage to the African Continent: An Invitation to Explore with Union Castle Mail Steamship Company" This poster invites viewers to embark on an extraordinary journey to the African continent with the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company. Established in 1847, the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company was a leading shipping line that connected Europe and South Africa, providing essential services for both passenger travel and the transportation of goods. The poster, created in the early 20th century, showcases the company's commitment to luxury and comfort, as evidenced by the elegant depiction of a steamship sailing serenely on the waters. The ship, adorned with the Union Jack and the South African flag, represents the strong connection between Europe and Africa during this period. The poster's design is a testament to the allure of travel during this era, with images of Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Southampton, and Birmingham gracing the top half. These cities were major ports of call for the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company, making international travel more accessible to people from various parts of Europe. The bottom half of the poster introduces the company's South African Royal Mail Service, managed by Donald Currie & Co. This partnership ensured the reliable delivery of mail and parcels between Europe and South Africa, further emphasizing the company's commitment to communication and connection between the continents. This historical poster not only provides a glimpse into the past but also highlights the rich cultural exchange that took place during the age of steamship travel. It serves as a reminder of the adventures and discoveries that awaited those brave enough to venture beyond their familiar shores and explore the wonders of the African continent.
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