Step aboard the golden age of ocean travel with this authentic Royal Interocean Lines dinner menu, issued aboard the m.v. Straat Banka on March 19, 1959. The cover features a stunning, vividly colored lionfish illustration in a bold mid-century modern style, making this piece just as appealing as framed nautical artwork as it is a collectible piece of maritime history.
Whether you're a collector of cruise ship memorabilia, ocean liner ephemera, vintage travel collectibles, or mid-century graphic design, this original menu is a beautiful and uncommon find.
Item Details
Condition
Very good vintage condition with light edge and handling wear consistent with age. The colors remain bright and vibrant, and the menu displays beautifully. Please review all photographs as they are part of the description.
About Royal Interocean Lines
Royal Interocean Lines was an internationally recognized Dutch passenger and cargo shipping company that operated throughout Asia and the Pacific during the mid-20th century. Authentic menus from its vessels provide a fascinating glimpse into the elegance of postwar ocean travel and are increasingly sought after by collectors.
From the Chuck Olson Collection
This menu comes from the Chuck Olson Collection, an extraordinary archive assembled over more than 40 years. Chuck Olson specialized in vintage prints, advertising art, calendars, and paper ephemera from the first half of the 20th century, building a collection of over 10,000 pieces.
Shipping
Your menu will be shipped flat, securely packaged, and well protected to ensure it arrives safely. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible.
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