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Credit
Nine men dressed up on deck. Photographic postcard, 192-. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Nine men dressed up on deck. Photographic postcard, 192-.
- Date:
- [between 1920 and 1929?]
- Reference:
- 2042949i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
- Online
About this work
Description
A group of men on the deck of a ship, some in drag.
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [between 1920 and 1929?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard : silver gelatin print ; 8.3 x 13.2 cm
Contributors
Notes
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "Privately printed. A joyous scene on board one of His Majesty's battleships in the 1920s. Some of the crew having a great time (possibly 'Crossing the Line)'. Some of the drag is actually rather good, complete with silk stockings and lots of make-up. No wigs needed for female impersonation in this period, as women of fashion had all been 'shingled' and had less hair than the menfolk."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2042949i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Military, naval, and prisoner-of-war camp drag
Location Status Access Closed stores