The Blue Funnel Line
Maker
Alfred Holt & Company [Blue Funnel Line]
(1866 - 1988)
Date1920s
Object number00001750
NamePostcard
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 140 mm
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis Blue Funnel Line postcard depicts a woman wearing a classic 1920s belted swimsuit looking out to a steamship on the horizon. Produced as part of a series from the India Buildings in Liverpool, England, the postcard advertised the passenger services offered by the shipping company from the UK to places such as Australia.HistoryThe Blue Funnel Line steamship company offered regular First Class passenger and cargo services from the UK to Australia from 1924 until 1939. To advertise their passenger services, the company issued a number of postcard series.SignificanceThe postcard is representative of 1920s communications and media, and is an important record of the use of swimsuits on holiday postcards during the period.
Alfred Holt & Company [Blue Funnel Line]
1923
Alfred Holt & Company [Blue Funnel Line]
before 1974
Alfred Holt & Company [Blue Funnel Line]
before 1974
Alfred Holt & Company [Blue Funnel Line]
1920-1935
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Alfred Holt & Company [Blue Funnel Line]
before 1974