Sample napkin with the monogram of the Orient Line

A sample napkin with the monogram of the Orient Line. The mongram depicts a coat of arms flanked by a lion on the left and a marsupial on the right with the words "PAR NON LEONINA SOCIETAS" written underneath the coat of arms. The words "ORIENT COMPE, STEAM NAVIGATION" are written underneath the motto. There is a decorative floral border with three suns embroidered on each side of the napkin. The top and bottom edges of the napkin are slightly frayed. A paper ticket is attached to the napkin and gives details of its maunufacture.

Object Details

ID: ZBA8595
Type: Textiles
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W. E. & S. Ltd
Date made: 1928-06-26; 1928 26/6/1928
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 610 x 610 mm
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