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This vibrant travel poster, designed by C.G. Evers in 1952, promotes Grace Line's Caribbean–South American Cruises. The image depicts a lively scene of passengers aboard a luxury ocean liner, enjoying the sun, swimming, and socializing under green-striped umbrellas. Below, local vendors in small boats approach the ship, a romanticized glimpse of cultural exchange and exotic adventure. The Colombian flag flying from the smaller vessel hints at a stop along the coast of Colombia, a typical feature of Grace Line’s routes.
Grace Line (W.R. Grace & Co.) operated passenger and cargo service between the U.S., the Caribbean, and South America for much of the 20th century. Evers’ illustration reflects postwar optimism, the growing middle class’s access to leisure travel, and the era's fascination with ocean liners as glamorous vehicles of exploration and luxury.
