Metal Ashtray

From the Collection of Victorian Maritime Centre 220 The Esplanade Crib Point Victoria

Description

Metal Ashtray with logo SS Orcades

Size

8.5cm square - 1cm deep

Object Registration

M0013

Keywords

souvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, ss orcades

Historical information

The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Logo SS. Orcades

Last updated

22 Jul 2017 at 4:51PM