House flag, Red 'R' Steamship Co. Ltd

The house flag of Red 'R' Steamship Co. Ltd. A white rectangular flag with a red 'R' in the centre. 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: AAA0360
Collection: Textiles; Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1955-1967; 1955-67
People: Red "R" Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Pope, Charles Meredyth Stephens Sutton and Stephens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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: 1193.8 x 1778 mm