{"product_id":"franco-british-exhibition-1908-canadian-pavilion-allan-line","title":"Franco-British Exhibition 1908 - Interior Canadian Pavilion - Allan Line to Canada - (Unique Angle) Postcard SP24 as is","description":"\u003cp\u003eDivided-back postcard of the Interior Canadian Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. Printed caption lower right: \u003cem\u003e\"Franco-British Exhibition, 1908. Interior Canadian Pavilion.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior of a large exhibition hall with iron and glass roof structure — skylights visible overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral feature: the \u003cstrong\u003eAllan Line\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Mail Route display booth with prominent signage reading: \u003cem\u003e\"ROYAL MAIL ROUTE \/ ALLAN LINE TO CANADA \/ FIRST TURBINE STEAMERS ON ATLANTIC SERVICE\"\u003c\/em\u003e with slogans \"Safe Steady Speedy\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale model of an ocean liner (red funnel) displayed in a glass case at centre of the booth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge decorative conical grain\/wheat sheaf displays suspended from the ceiling — representing Canadian agricultural wealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnate decorative panels and carved wooden borders frame the left and upper sections of the pavilion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay cases along the floor on left side with various Canadian products and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"E. Leonard, London\" sign partially visible at right edge of the booth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative bunting and flags throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight machine-tinted colouring — warm amber and green tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divided back — \"POST CARD. \/ FOR INLAND POSTAGE ONLY THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION. \/ THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN HERE.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp box: \"INLAND ½d STAMP. \/ FOREIGN 1d\" — no stamp affixed, no postmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMessage (handwritten):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"When you come to Canada please come by this line. With love, Alice.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddressee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miss Douglas, Wycombe Abbey, Bucks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Wycombe Abbey is the well-known girls' school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card has a small nick at the bottom right edge. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee's Postcards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672568152226,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/5267\/9232\/files\/20260916_0015.jpg?v=1789580370","url":"https:\/\/deespostcards.com\/products\/franco-british-exhibition-1908-canadian-pavilion-allan-line","provider":"Dee's Postcards ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}