The great transatlantic liners sail again. (various artists, PaineWebber Art Gallery, New York, New York)(includes related articles)

From: USA Today (Magazine) | Date: November 1, 1994| Author: Maxtone-Graham, John; Barrett, Wayne M. | Copyright information

'Ships of State: Sailing the Great Transatlantic Liners' is a fascinating collection of posters, photographs and memorabilia from the history of ocean liners. The exhibition is divided into four major topics: immigration, elegance, disasters and technology.

LIFE ABOARD the great ocean liners during their heyday echoed the class differences that existed ashore. In first-class accommodations, elegant ladies in evening gowns, bedecked with furs and jewels, danced the night away in t...

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