United States Lines Menu 1964 S S United States Evening Entertainment Cabin
These pieces feel handpicked, and the movie stars theme makes each one a conversation starter at home.
These pieces feel handpicked, and the movie stars theme makes each one a conversation starter at home.
The layout relies on a grid system to present complex schedules in a readable format, a common practice for travel brochures of the period.
A nice touch is the 100 Ivory Sheets, which pair well with fountain pens and soft graphite.
The typography shifts to a practical, tabular format, a stark contrast to the cover’s decorative script, highlighting the brochure’s dual function as both an object of desire and a functional sales tool.
What stands out about this piece is the metal construction, providing a cool, industrial vibe that many collectors appreciate.
The front panel features a large, stylized illustration of a colonial-era building, likely the inn itself, rendered in a warm, inviting palette of browns, reds, and greens, with a prominent sign reading “Evans Farm Inn” hanging above the entrance.
Dating from the mid-20th century, likely the 1950s or 1960s, the brochure functions both as a promotional pamphlet and a functional application form and rate sheet.
Inside, the brochure unfolds to reveal a wealth of detailed information about the Chub Cay Club, presented in a dense, typographic layout interspersed with small black-and-white photographs. The text promotes the club as a “tropical island paradise” and a “fisherman’s dream,” emphasizing its modern accommodations, airstrip, and protected marina.
The brochure’s layout is typical of promotional print materials from the period, using a sequence of black-and-white and potentially color photographs to illustrate the various accommodations, recreational facilities, and scenic views available to guests.
The left column details the property’s eighteen modernly equipped units, each featuring knotty pine interior, maple furniture, Simmons beds, Saf-Aire automatic heat, and endless hot water.