Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux et d’Orient Marseille Luggage Label – 1920s

1920s luggage label for the Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux et d’Orient in Marseille, France. A vivid coral-red ground is framed by a black-and-red chequered border and a cream outer margin. At the centre, a large cream cross with a black offset shadow creates a striking geometric focal point, balanced by bold cream lettering outlined in black.

The hotel name fills the upper section, while “MARSEILLE” stretches across the bottom. Smaller inscriptions name “V. Jullier, Propriétaire” and advertise “Confort Moderne”, each accompanied by simple linear ornaments. Its confident typography, symmetrical layout and restrained palette make this an appealing piece for collectors of early Art Deco hotel graphics. A distinctive addition to a collection of French hotel memorabilia, geometric design and historic travel ephemera.

• Type: Hotel luggage label
• Condition: Excellent (E)
• Size: 7 × 10.5 cm (2.76 × 4.13 inches)
• Backing: R
• Style: Early Art Deco / Geometric Typography French Travel Ephemera
• Location: Marseille, France
• Date: 1920s
• Hotel: Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux et d’Orient
• Proprietor shown: V. Jullier
• Language: French

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