{"product_id":"ss-normandie","title":"S.S. Normandie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable paper model kit captures the SS Normandie at the height of her glory as the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner. Printed by J.E. Goossens of Belgium, the uncut sheet presents every component needed to construct a three-dimensional model of France's floating Art Deco masterpiece: the sleek hull sections, distinctive red-and-black funnels, tiered deck structures, rows of lifeboats, and the ship's commanding bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach numbered component includes clear folding instructions, while the enthusiastic tagline \"Model actually floats!\" speaks to the optimism of the era. Such promotional paper toys brought the glamour of transatlantic travel into middle-class homes, allowing children to captain their own miniature Normandie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA survivor from an era when paper ephemera was meant to be used and discarded, this unassembled kit represents an increasingly scarce category of ocean liner memorabilia. For collectors of maritime history, Art Deco design, or vintage paper toys, this piece offers a tangible connection to the golden age of ocean travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" x 22.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Condition: Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understandingof the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42349912555635,"sku":"AP5000","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_6c5962b5-e7e5-4819-917e-59b48e15b888.jpg?v=1781728032","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/ss-normandie","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}