>

Jun
2019

Golden Age of Cruising-Vintage Travel Ads for Cruise Ships

categories: travel, Vintage Advertising
1940s vintage travel ad for Matson Cruise Ships. The vintage ad features a couple sitting on the deck of the boat relaxing.

I love to travel because seeing the world is just something that I have to do! And when I travel, I like to get on a plane to my destination and then explore and find hidden gems with no schedule in sight. Cruise ship life is not something I’m ready for (but I’m sure I will be at some point in my life).

However! if the cruises are anything like what is advertised on these 1930s-1950s travel ads and posters, I just might have to change my mind. Glamorous and even more glamorous. Let’s see what I’m talking about friends.

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay, are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 

Vintage Travel Ads for Cruise Ships

1930s-1950s Travel Ads & Posters

Visit Hawaii with Matson Cruise Lines-1934 vintage ad (That Dress!).

Further Reading: What to Wear on a Cruise-The 1930s-1950s Edition

1930s advertising for cruise ship featuring 1930s fashion for women

And again in 1953. How tropical!

1953-Matson-Line-Cruise-to-Hawaii-Ad-1950s-Lurline-Cruise-Ship-Vacation-1950s-Advertising

Source: Etsy

“Life at sea is friendly…delightful…on the new “4 Aces”. American Export Lines – 1949 vintage ad.

1940s Vintage ad for American Export Lines Cruise Ships.

Source: Pinterest

Nassau/West Indies/Caribbean vintage travel cruise brochures, 1950s.

Nassau/West Indies/Caribbean vintage travel brochures, 1950s

Source: Etsy

1930s summer fashions on display as Italian Lines cruises you around the Mediterranean.

1930s Vintage Ad for Lido Mediterranean Cruises. Illustration features 1930s Fashions.

Source: Pinterest

1951 Cunard Cruise Ad – Couple Dancing in the ballroom. Looks like a fun time.

1951 Cunard Cruise Ad - Couple Dancing in 1950s fashions.

Source: Etsy

Getting there is half the fun! Cunard 1952. Balloon Games! I’m in!

1950s Vintage Cruise Line ad-Cunard 1952 featuring illustration of people in 1950s fashions playing 1950s party games

Source: Pinterest

“Every day is play day on an Alcoa ship in the Caribbean”, 1947.

1947 vintage advertising for cruise ship 1940s travel vintage travel vintage advertising

Source: Duke University Library

1953 American President Lines Cruise Advertisement. Cruise the Pacific on a country club afloat to Honolulu, Yokohama, Manila, Hong Kong, Kobe.

1953 American President Lines Cruise Advertisement. Cruise the Pacific on a country club afloat to Honolulu, Yokohama, Manila, Hong Kong, Kobe.

Source: Etsy

“Come aboard for all the fun of France.” 1957 French Line Cruises.

1957 FRENCH LINE Vintage Ad for Cruising. Ad Illustration features couples dancing and a cruise ship.

Source: Etsy

1953 Cunard Cruise ad. Getting there is half the fun! A crowd of happy travelers are enjoying the many fun activities aboard ship.

1953 Cunard Cruise Ad 1950s advertising

Source: Etsy

1951 Moore McCormack Lines Ad. 4 Special winter cruises for 1952 from Moore McCormack include a 38 day cruise to Punta Del Este, Uruguay and a 44 day cruise to see Carnival in Rio. 

1950s Vintage Ad: 1951 Moore McCormack Lines Ad. 4 Special winter cruises for 1952 from Moore McCormack include a 38 day cruise to Punta Del Este, Uruguay and a 44 day cruise to see Carnival in Rio. 

Source: Etsy

Take a cruise on Canadian Pacific to see the Great Lakes-1930s.

1930s canadian pacific cruises on the Great Lakes 1930s Vintage Ad. Ad Illustration features 1930s fashions.

Source: Art.com

No need to just sit around and be bored, cruise ship life has so much to do..like tennis and games by the pool. 1951 Matson Hawaii Cruise Ad.

1951 Matson Line Cruise To Hawaii Ad - 1950s Woman Playing Tennis on SS Lurline - Retro Cruise Advertisements

Source: Etsy

Vintage 1953 Moore McCormack Cruise Lines Ad. Take a 38-Day Cruise to Trinidad, Rio, Santos, Sao Paulo, Montevideo, and Buenos Aires for old world enchantment and cities as modern as tomorrow.

Vintage 1953 Moore McCormack Cruise Lines Ad Take a 38-Day Cruise to Trinidad, Rio, Santos, Sao Paulo, Montevideo, and Buenos Aires for old world enchantment and cities as modern as tomorrow.

Source: Etsy

Thanks for stopping by friends! I hope you enjoyed stepping back into time and seeing how travel advertising for cruising was like. I know I enjoyed seeing all that glamour I mentioned at the start of the post.

Question time: Have you been on a cruise? If yes, what did you like about and where did you go? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING:

Have a great week!

Liz


May
2019

Vintage Photo Tuesday: Collection of Images of a 1940s Family

categories: 1940s, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

While browsing Flickr, I stumbled upon the most delightful of online photos albums from ‘kirinqueen‘, entitled ‘Old Family Photos-Andersons, Paschalls, etc 1930s, 1940s‘. It’s a collection of images of men, women and children of various ages, in uniforms, classic 1940s fashions and hairstyles, home décor and of course love of family. I’m kind of obsessed with these snapshots and just HAD to share with all of my readers for ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ some of my favourite photos.

Now due to the large amount of photos on this account I’m breaking this post into a couple of parts. This week’s is going to focus on Doris-The Flickr account owners grandmother (seen below). Make sure you also check out my post on her friend “Betty” featured in some of these images HERE.

Collection of Images of a 1940s Family

Meet Doris…

1930s Vintage Photo of a young woman in 1930s hairstyle and 1930s fashion.

Doris in Virginia Beach with Friend, September 1940.

1940s Vintage photo of 2 friends at Virginia Beach. 1940s Summer Fashion and a letterman Jacket.

Doris Graduates from Highschool in June 1941.

1940s vintage photo of a young women's Graduation (Doris)-June 1941.

Doris & Betty (that was my grandmothers nickname).

1940s vintage photo of 2 young women at a graduation. One is in a grad gown the other is in early 1940s fashions. June 1941.

November 1941. Doris & Betty’s awesome fashion sense is making me seriously want to find a time machine and ask if I can browse their closets.

1940s vintage photo of 2 young women in 1940s fashions. 1940s dress and 1940s skirt, blouse and sweater. November 1941

I’m so feeling Doris victory rolls, pants and blouse combo. Stunning 1940s style! And in the second photo Betty in pants and blouse as well.

1940s photo of a young woman with a soldier. The woman is wearing 1940s hairstyle of Victory Roles and 1940s fashion of pants, blouse and cardigan.
1940s Vintage photo of 2 women posing with a soldier (1940s WW2). The women are wearing 1940s fashions and 1940s Hairstyles.

Villard & Doris, July 25th 1942. LOVE Doris summer outfit. This handsome couple would go on to marry on April 15th, 1944.

1940s Vintage photo of a young couple posing in front of their car in 1940s fashions / 1940s summer fashions. The young woman is wearing victory rolls and a playsuit and saddle shoes.

D & B Chillin on the front step with another man in uniform.

1940s photo of 2 women posing on a porch with a soldier in 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles.

Doris with her mother and their handbags.

1940s vintage photo of a mother and daughter posing together in 1940s fashions and 1940s fashion accessories. Also shown 1940s & 1930s hairstyles.

A stylish 2 piece 1940s suit never goes out of style. I wonder where our dear Doris is going all dressed up?

1940s photo of a woman in a 1940s 2 piece suit and 1940s hat and 1940s hairstyle.

I LOVE that Doris is such a pants wearing woman. While I am more of a skirt kind of gal (mostly due to being 6′ tall and not wanting to fight to find pants), I am a big fan of this look.

1940s vintage photo of a young woman (Doris) in 1940s fashion. She is wearing 1940s pants and sweater with blouse. Her hair is in 1940s Hairstyle. She is also posing beside a car and wearing saddle shoes.

D & B hit the beach..well rocks in this photo, August 29th, 1943.

1943 Summer- 1940s Vintage Photo of two young women in 1940s hairstyles and 1940s swimsuits posing on a rock. Great 1940s Summer Fashion!
August 1943-1940s Vintage Photo of 3 young women in 1940s swimsuits / 1940s bathinsuits and 1940s hairstyles posing in the water. Great 1940s Summer Beach Fashions.

Villard & Doris, Summer 1944. That Dress!

1940s Vintage photo of a man in uniform and young woman in a pretty 1940s dress and 1940s hairstyle posing together for a photo.

Villard spending time with Doris while on leave.

1940s vintage photo of a young married couple posing for a photo together in the winter. 1940s Hairstyle / 1940s fashions and WW2 uniform on display.

D & B all dressed up with somewhere to go.

1940s vintage photo of two young womn in 1940s hairstyles and 1940s fashions. 1940s Dresses with Jackets. Lovely 1940s style.

Super Spring Fashion Inspiration – April 1945.

1940s vintage photo of a young woman in April 1945 with a 1940s hairstyle and 1940s fashion posing in front of her house. Super 1940s Coat.

At least from the pictures, it looked like our Doris lived quite a life filled with friends, family and adventures. I hope you enjoyed this post friends!

1940s vintage photo of a young woman on a trip posing by a sign in 1940s fashion (1940s pants and blouse and 1940s hairstyle).

Now there are so many marvelous photos of Doris that it’s just not possible to share it all here. So for the rest of the photos (there is 450 total and not all of ‘D’) please visit the album HERE. OR stay tuned to my next Vintage Photo Tuesday on “Betty”.

Question Time: What photo did you love of Doris Friends? Share in the comments below.

Liz