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The grand saloon.
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| The grand saloon. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: 58_1389 |
| Description: The rigid class structure and social conventions of 19th century Britain were strictly adhered to on passenger ships like the 'Great Eastern'. This microcosm of Victorian society kept the first-, second- and third-class passengers strictly segregated throughout a voyage. |
| Creator: 'Illustrated London News' |
| Date: 1859 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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