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Souvenir pencil from SS SOUTHERN CROSS
Souvenir pencil from SS SOUTHERN CROSS

Souvenir pencil from SS SOUTHERN CROSS

Maker (British, founded 1882)
Date1945-1975
Object number00004897
NamePencil
MediumPlastic, bakelite, metal
DimensionsOverall: 132 x 9 x 9 mm
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Nico Peters
DescriptionA souvenir pencil featuring a small model of a passenger liner is encased in the clear plastic, inscribed in gold SS SOUTHERN CROSS.SignificanceCheap, portable and functional items such as ashtrays, key rings, matchboxes, bags, paperweights, pens and T-shirts have always been popular souvenirs purchased on cruise ships or from ports of call. When emblazoned with the name or image of the vessel that the passenger temporarily calls home, the item can be immediately understood.
Image Not Available for Booklet, SS SOUTHERN CROSS and SS NORTHERN STAR, 'Come aboard...Come aboard', Shaw Savill Line
Booklet, SS SOUTHERN CROSS and SS NORTHERN STAR, 'Come aboard...Come aboard', Shaw Savill Line
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
Better Travel Shaw Savill Round the World : SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR
Better Travel Shaw Savill Round the World : SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1962 - 1973
Image Not Available for One Class Liner SS SOUTHERN CROSS - Cruising Capers - Shaw Savill Line
One Class Liner SS SOUTHERN CROSS - Cruising Capers - Shaw Savill Line
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1970
Image Not Available for Accommodation Plan, SS SOUTHERN CROSS, Shaw Savill Line
Accommodation Plan, SS SOUTHERN CROSS, Shaw Savill Line
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1960s
Image Not Available for Brochure, SS SOUTHERN CROSS, Shaw Savill Line
Brochure, SS SOUTHERN CROSS, Shaw Savill Line
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1975
Image Not Available for Better travel Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR
Better travel Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1975-1985
Image Not Available for Shaw Savill Line promotional material SS SOUTHERN CROSS cruises to Fiji
Shaw Savill Line promotional material SS SOUTHERN CROSS cruises to Fiji
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1968
Image Not Available for SS SOUTHERN CROSS Shaw Savill Line
SS SOUTHERN CROSS Shaw Savill Line
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1954
Image Not Available for Travel Shaw Savill
Travel Shaw Savill
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1960s
RMS AKAROA
RMS AKAROA
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1932-1954
Image Not Available for SS THEMISTOCLES
SS THEMISTOCLES
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1911 - 1947
Image Not Available for Accommodation Plan, SS NORTHERN STAR, Shaw Savill Line
Accommodation Plan, SS NORTHERN STAR, Shaw Savill Line
Shaw Savill & Albion Line
1960s