Heading: (Hawaii)
Author:
Title: Press folder for the christening of the Matson Navigation Company ship the S.S. Mariposa
Place Published: San Francisco
Publisher:
Date Published: 1956
Description:

Folder with a photograph of an apparently topless Hawaiian woman on the front cover, pockets within contain press releases and other matter. 29.8x22.8 cm (12x9").

The folder was for either the S.S. Mariposa or her sister ship the S.S. Monterey, both to sail to the exotic locales of the Pacific: Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, etc. A label on the inside of the folder notes that "This background information kit contains stories about the new South Pacific ships, key personnel and ports of call..." Also included is a schedule of the christening ceremonies, held in Portland, Oregon, and a wine list of the alcoholic beverages to be offered on the cruises, with prices.

A little rubbing to edges of the thin board covers, which are slightly bowed; very good.