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RMS Queen Elizabeth, Main Lounge
RMS Queen Elizabeth, Main Lounge, January 1949 Date: 1949
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© A The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1949 Brochure Chairs Cruise Cunard Lounge Main Publicity Tables Elizabeth January
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Step into the elegant and luxurious world of the RMS Queen Elizabeth's Main Lounge, as captured in this stunning photograph from January 1949. The RMS Queen Elizabeth, a proud symbol of Cunard's White Star Line, was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in service at the time, setting sail on her maiden voyage in May 1936. This image invites us to imagine the leisurely pace of life aboard this magnificent vessel. The Main Lounge, with its grand fireplace and ornate wood paneling, exudes an air of sophistication and comfort. The room is filled with well-dressed passengers, some engaged in animated conversation, others lost in thought as they gaze out at the vast expanse of the ocean. The tables, adorned with crisp white tablecloths and gleaming silverware, are set for a formal dinner or perhaps an afternoon tea. The atmosphere is one of refined elegance, where time seems to stand still. The soft glow of the lamps and the gentle hum of conversation create a sense of warmth and intimacy. The large windows offer breathtaking views of the ocean, providing a constant reminder of the ship's majestic journey through the waves. This photograph, part of The John Barrett Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the luxurious world of ocean travel in the 1940s. It captures the essence of a bygone era, where the journey was as important as the destination, and the simple pleasures of life were savored and celebrated.
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