An exquisite piece of maritime history, this antique engraving originates from the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique(French Line), famed for its luxurious ocean liners. Once gracing a shipboard menu, it depicts a traditional French costume in delicate hand-colored detail, blending elegance with cultural heritage. Set against the refinement of fine travel ephemera, this engraving captures the romance of transatlantic voyages in the early 20th century.
Details:
Authentic French Line (Compagnie Générale Transatlantique) engraving
Originally designed as a shipboard menu cover
Features hand-colored illustration of regional French costume
A rare collectible evoking the golden age of ocean travel
An exquisite piece of maritime history, this antique engraving originates from the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique(French Line), famed for its luxurious ocean liners. Once gracing a shipboard menu, it depicts a traditional French costume in delicate hand-colored detail, blending elegance with cultural heritage. Set against the refinement of fine travel ephemera, this engraving captures the romance of transatlantic voyages in the early 20th century.
Details:
Authentic French Line (Compagnie Générale Transatlantique) engraving
Originally designed as a shipboard menu cover
Features hand-colored illustration of regional French costume
A rare collectible evoking the golden age of ocean travel
