Item #17071 R.M.S. "Empress of China". Musical programme, Friday 16th May, 1902.

R.M.S. "Empress of China". Musical programme, Friday 16th May, 1902.

Ca. 1891. Folding program for musical entertainment on the 'Empress of China' an ocean liner built in 1890-1891 for Canadian Pacific Steamships by Naval Construction & Armament Co., of England. This liner regularly crossed the Pacific between the west coast of Canada and the Far East until she sank in 1911 in Tokyo. With color lithograph illustration at front cover of the ship within an oval frame, flanked by the British Navy flag and unidentified red and white check flag, possibly the shipping line's flag. Color illustration at back of card within a fan shaped frame of Chinese pagoda style monument overlooking the sea. The program features duets, songs, piano solo, and phonograph selections. Printed on heavy card stock, with gilt edges. 12mo, 3 1/4 x 4 1/2" folded. Very good overall. Item #17071

Price: $145.00

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