Interior decorating

…And so we continue our tour of the Queen Mary. Inside it is beautifully preserved, with original Art Deco furnishings such as this from the former first class bar. I think it would pass muster today in most places, no?:

Here was the Captain’s Day Room:

And his (“his” of course) evening chambers, which the plaque described as “spartan”:

The rooms had actual portals which open!

Plus central heating, 1940s style!

The redundantly named Grand Ballroom:

With its magnificent friezes:

There are hardwood friezes like this throughout the public areas:

Over in the dining room, here was the kosher menu. Braised veal tongue. Mmmmm….

Galley equipment. Looks like a typical 1940s kitchen, right?

Tomorrow, it’s the engineers’ tour!