Summary
Alternative Name(s): Life Buoy; Life Ring; Life Preserver
Miniature Lifebuoy produced for the Sitmar Cruise line, circa 1960s. It was probably made for sale in shipboard souvenir shops. This lifebouy is a good example of the sort of souvenirs produced by post World War Two shipping lines for the tourist and migrant trade.
Physical Description
Early plastic, red and white souvenir life buoy with gold string (rope) attached.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufactured For
Sitmar Line (Societa Italiana Transporti Marittimi S.p.A.), Italy, circa 1960s
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Inscriptions
'Sitmar Line' and Sitmar flag inscribed in blue.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
130 mm (Length), 130 mm (Width), 12 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
130 mm (Length), 130 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height), 112 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Width and length include rope, diameter of buoy
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Maximum dimensions
16 mm (Height), 127 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Dimensions taken by Karina Palmer 27/7/06
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Dimensions
16 mm (Height), 127 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Immigrant Shipping, Immigration, Lifebuoys, Shipboard Travel, Ship Memorabilia, Shipping, Shipping Industry, Shipping Lines, Souvenirs, Travel & Tourism
