Great Britain/USA
(man's & woman's hand; tassel above each flag & behind hands)
(man's & woman's hand; tassel above each flag & behind hands)
Reference Number: sh 469
Not recorded by John High in his
unpublished list.
{This is a Version A postcard, with the flag poles
terminating on the edge of the sleeve}
terminating on the edge of the sleeve}
Words:
Printed at bottom of card:-
R.M.S. TITANIC.
R.M.S. TITANIC.
Comments:
Whilst the woven silk is a genuine Stevens, and the embossing around the silk opening is also that of Stevens, it should be noted that the only version of this card that has been seen was postally used with the postmark clearly saying: QUEENSTOWN 2.PM MR 8.
Whilst the Titanic sailed from Southampton to Queenstown before its fateful final journey, this took place on 11 April. The postmark is clearly March 8th, well before Titanic's sea trials (2 April 1912), and more than a month before she arrived in Queenstown.
Whilst the woven silk is a genuine Stevens, and the embossing around the silk opening is also that of Stevens, it should be noted that the only version of this card that has been seen was postally used with the postmark clearly saying: QUEENSTOWN 2.PM MR 8.
Whilst the Titanic sailed from Southampton to Queenstown before its fateful final journey, this took place on 11 April. The postmark is clearly March 8th, well before Titanic's sea trials (2 April 1912), and more than a month before she arrived in Queenstown.
Great Britain/USA
(2 men's hands; tassel above each flag & behind hands)
(2 men's hands; tassel above each flag & behind hands)
Reference Number: sh 806
Not recorded by John High in his
unpublished list.
{This is a Version A postcard, with the flag poles
terminating on the edge of the sleeve}
terminating on the edge of the sleeve}
Words:
Printed at bottom of card:-
WOVEN IN SILK
R.M.S. TITANIC.
WOVEN IN SILK
R.M.S. TITANIC.
Comments:
Whilst the woven silk is a genuine Stevens, and the embossing around the silk opening is also that of Stevens, it should be noted that the card itself seems to have been published in France, as the reverse has the words across the middle:
Whilst the woven silk is a genuine Stevens, and the embossing around the silk opening is also that of Stevens, it should be noted that the card itself seems to have been published in France, as the reverse has the words across the middle:
Modèle déposé - H. S {being " Registered Design "} - as shown in this extract image of the back:
{This is a Version B postcard, with the flag poles
terminating part way along the sleeve}
terminating part way along the sleeve}
Words:
Printed at bottom of card:-
WOVEN IN SILK
R.M.S. TITANIC.
WOVEN IN SILK
R.M.S. TITANIC.
Comments:
Below is a close up of the reverse of this postcard. To the extreme left, it can be seen the date of posting of 10 June 1912. There is no doubt this card is a genuine Stevens Hands Across the Sea postcard, although it should be recognised that it was almost certainly sold after the Titanic was lost, and certainly not posted on board the ship.
Below is a close up of the reverse of this postcard. To the extreme left, it can be seen the date of posting of 10 June 1912. There is no doubt this card is a genuine Stevens Hands Across the Sea postcard, although it should be recognised that it was almost certainly sold after the Titanic was lost, and certainly not posted on board the ship.
USA/Norway
(man's & woman's hand; tassel above each flag & beyond each sleeve)
(man's & woman's hand; tassel above each flag & beyond each sleeve)
Reference Number: sh 1216
Not recorded by John High in his
unpublished list.
Words:
Printed at bottom of card:-
WOVEN IN SILK
R.M.S. TITANIC.
WOVEN IN SILK
R.M.S. TITANIC.
Comments:
The postcard above was posted on-board the Titanic, having been written by a Third-Class passenger, Henry Olsen, and is postmarked Queenstown 3.45pm April 11th.
The postcard reads:
It is unknown however why the Norwegian flag features on this card, as there would appear to be no association with Norway at all.
The postcard above was posted on-board the Titanic, having been written by a Third-Class passenger, Henry Olsen, and is postmarked Queenstown 3.45pm April 11th.
The postcard reads:
S.S. TitanicIt is believed this is the only Stevens Hands Across The Sea postcard to have actually been posted on-board the Titanic.
Dear Sina, On the way to New York. A very nice boat to travel with you can imagine. Don't feel anything of the sea. Will most likely arrive in New York next Tuesday. Love to everyone at Home. Love Your Henry.
It is unknown however why the Norwegian flag features on this card, as there would appear to be no association with Norway at all.
