Menus from RMS Queen Mary

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Menus from RMS Queen Mary

Cunard White Star, menus from RMS Queen Mary, April 1948, with one signed by swimming and film star Johnny Weissmuller. Date: 1948

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1948 Catering Cruise Cunard Johnny Menu Menus Postwar Signature Signed Swimming Liner

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases a collection of menus from the legendary RMS Queen Mary, a Cunard White Star liner that set sail in April 1948. The image, dated 1948, features an array of exquisitely designed menus from this iconic vessel, which represented the pinnacle of luxury and sophistication during the post-war era. The menus display an impressive range of gourmet offerings, reflecting the exceptional catering services provided on board. What makes this collection of menus truly unique is the presence of a signed menu, adding an intriguing personal touch. The autograph belongs to Johnny Weissmuller, a renowned swimming and film star of the 1940s. Weissmuller was a frequent traveler on the RMS Queen Mary, having made numerous crossings between Southampton and New York. His signature, scrawled elegantly on the menu, serves as a testament to the star-studded clientele that graced the ship during its illustrious career. The RMS Queen Mary, with its sleek design and unparalleled amenities, represented the epitome of transport and travel during the 1940s. This photograph offers a glimpse into the opulence and elegance of a bygone era, inviting us to relive the golden age of ocean liner travel.

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