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RMS Mauretania silk postcard
RMS MAURETANIA: Unusual on board silk postcard, postally used Queenstown 1908. Date: 1908
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Handwriting Mauretania Queenstown Silk Steamer Steamship
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1. Title: A Vintage Journey: RMS Mauretania's Silken Seas Voyage (1908) This postcard, featuring the iconic RMS Mauretania, showcases an intriguing blend of maritime history, transportation innovation, and personal communication from the early 1900s. Dated 1908, this silk postcard was sent from Queenstown, Ireland, and bears the distinctive handwriting of its sender. The RMS Mauretania, a British ocean liner renowned for her record-breaking transatlantic crossings, is depicted in all her glory on the card. The steamer cuts through the tranquil waters with an air of elegance and power, her white hull gleaming under the sun. The postcard's unique material, silk, adds a touch of luxury and exclusivity to the image, reflecting the opulence of ocean travel during this era. The postcard's provenance further enhances its allure. Sent from Queenstown, the historic Irish port town, it bears the postmark of this picturesque location. The sender's handwriting, though faded with time, hints at the personal connection between the sender and the recipient, offering a glimpse into the past. This silk postcard serves as a testament to the rich history of transportation and communication during the early 1900s. It invites us to imagine the excitement and anticipation of embarking on a transatlantic voyage aboard the legendary RMS Mauretania, and the joy of receiving a personal message from a loved one, no matter the distance. In conclusion, this RMS Mauretania silk postcard, postally used in Queenstown in 1908, is a captivating artifact that transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the romance and adventure of a bygone era.
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