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Orient Line SS ORFORD 20,000 tons
Orient Line SS ORFORD 20,000 tons

Orient Line SS ORFORD 20,000 tons

Maker (1878 - 1966)
Date1928-1940
Object numberANMS1401[031]
NamePostcard
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 90 x 140 mm
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Bonnie Bush
DescriptionPostcard depicting Orient Line passenger liner SS ORFORD in a fjord.SignificanceShip postcards have always been cherished mementos of a long sea voyage. This substantial collection of postcards covers a wide range of 20th century passenger and cargo vessels from various British, Australian, American, Japanese and New Zealand shipping lines. The postcards have great historic and aesthetic interest, with the vessels pictured in locations around the world including Sydney, South Africa, New York, Panama and San Francisco. The collection of Cunard watercolour postcards has particular aesthetic appeal.