From Girl Guides to Greenpeace, Royal Mail and the Orkney Steam Navigation Company, the book presents a unique and visually striking chapter in British maritime history. The flags preserved by @royalmuseumsgreenwich are a mix of striking abstract designs and charming hand-sewn designs. They flew on boats of all sizes, from huge passenger ferries to small pleasure boats. Primarily produced between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, the flags are a mix of bold geometric patterns , which recall the beginning of modernism.
