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The Longest Gangplank in the World: French Line, Flagship ILE de FRANCE

Rochester: Schaefer-Ross Company.

Postcards. Black and white photography. 3 1/2" x 5 1/4".

Series of 7 postcards depicting the S. S. ILE de France. One depicts a view of the entire ship from the side and the rest show images of rooms in the first class, including the Salon Mixte-Gay-Modern in first class, the Grand Dining Salon-The Largest Afloat, the Boat Deck, the Grand Salon-Sumptuous-Magnificent, the Smoking Room, and the Main Foyer and Grand Staircase. Good condition. The ship was the first major ocean liner built after the conclusion of World War I, and was the first liner ever to be decorated entirely with designs associated with the Art Deco style.

Language: English

Price: $75.00

Item #284090

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