Le Paquebot Oxus 1906 (Ostrich) Sizes:A3 (297x420mm) Archival Print (Unframed) and the SS American Star

and the SS American Star

Ethel Merman

Also on the poster were the words Le Pneu Michelin Boit L’obstacle – Michelin Tires Drink The Obstacle – this is roughly translated into: 'Michelin tires leave the competition in the dust

from the late 1930s

the chain closed in the 1970s

Le Paquebot Oxus 1906 (Ostrich) Sizes:A3 (297x420mm) Archival Print (Unframed) and the SS American StarThe Oxus was among the fleet of the Messageries Maritimes, a French merchant shipping company that transported passengers and also delivered packages and mail to people living in far flung places. Launched in 1879, this magnificent steamship sailed with staterooms for 81 First Class passengers, for whom this menu was made. There was room too for 46 Second Class passengers, 36 Third Class passengers and as many as 1200 in steerage. It sailed from to