French Line Poster and Ad Collection: The Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT, and commonly named “Transat”), typically known overseas as the French Line, was a French shipping company. Established in 1855 by the brothers Émile and Issac Péreire under the name Compagnie Générale Maritime, the company was entrusted by the French government to transport mails to North America. (Wikipedia)
French Line Poster and Ad Collection:
1930’s Posters and Ads:
1933 ‘Bits of France Afloat’ All the Charm and Atmosphere of France. French Line
1935 French Line New York Travel Poster by A.M. Cassandre
1936 French Line C.G.T. Southampton To New York
1937 Normandie New York. Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. French Line
1938 Go to Corsica, French Line
1940’s Posters and Ads:
1948 French Line. Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
1949 Arriving! the great Ile de France… your gayest entree to Europe. French Line
1949 French Line Accent On Romance
1949 French Line Your Gay Entree To Europe
1950’s Posters and Ads:
1952 French Line’s Newest Ship Flandre. Your Gay Entree To Europe. French Line
1954 You’re in France the minute you step aboard. France afloat. French Line
1955 Wrap up in a sea-breeze and Relax. French Line
1957 Live the life you love! travel French Line
1958 Greet Europe relaxed and refreshed by France-Afloat. French Line
1960’s Posters and Ads:
1962 Arriving Feb. 8. Magnificent S.S. France… a new experience in ocean travel
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