Life Ring

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

Description

A hand painted souvenir Life Ring

Size

13.5cm Dia.

Object Registration

M0039

Keywords

souvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya

Historical information

The souvenir Life Ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an 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 purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

When Made

circa 1982

Inscriptions & Markings

Himalaya P&O Orient Line, London, 1982

Last updated

24 Jul 2017 at 10:36AM