House flag, Purvis Shipping Co. Ltd

The house flag of Purvis Shipping Co Ltd, London. A blue flag with a white diamond in the centre bearing the red letter 'P'. The flag is made of a wool and synthetic fibre bunting. It has a cotton hoist and is machine sewn. A rope and toggle is attached.

Object Details

ID: AAA0337
Collection: Textiles; Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1951
People: Purvis Shipping Co Ltd, London; Pope, Charles Meredyth
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Pope Collection. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright owner of the flag's emblem and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: flag: 1168.4 x 1828.8 mm