Dining With Canadian Railways
Dining with Canadian Railways: Volume 1 – Canadian Pacific Chinaware by Will Smith. This richly detailed volume explores the history and artistry of chinaware used by the Canadian Pacific Railway across its trains, steamships, hotels, restaurants, and even airlines.
It delves into the design patterns, manufacturers, and the cultural significance of these pieces, offering insights into how they reflected the elegance and branding of Canadian rail travel. With chapters covering everything from individual pattern listings to the distribution of chinaware across provinces, it’s a fascinating read for collectors, historians, and railway enthusiasts alike.
A niche gem, but one that captures a unique slice of Canadian heritage.
Documents more than 250 chinaware patterns used not just on the railway's dining cars, but also by Canadian Pacific's Steamships, Hotels, Airline and Restaurants.
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- Will Smith
- 9781999382100
- January 1, 2018
- Actual Photo
- 248
- L 28.6cm x W 22.2cm x H 2.2cm
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