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Actresses posing in gas masks, WW1
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Actresses posing in gas masks, WW1
Four popular actresses posed in gas masks - to show what the results would be if the Germans did succeed in frightening London into the adoption of a respirator fashion. Top left is Miss Peggy Kurton, top right is Miss Phyllis Monkman, bottom right is Miss Phyllis Bedells and bottom left is Miss Shirley Kellogg. Date: 1915
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Actresses Bedells Kellogg Mask Masks Monkman Peggy Phyllis Respirator Respirators Shirley
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In this evocative photograph from 1915, four popular British actresses, Peggy Kurton, Phyllis Monkman, Phyllis Bedells, and Shirley Kellogg, pose in gas masks to illustrate the potential consequences of a German gas attack on London during World War I. The image serves as a chilling reminder of the looming threat of chemical warfare on the home front. As the First World War raged on, the use of poison gas became an increasingly feared tactic. In response, the British government began to distribute gas masks to civilians, urging them to prepare for the possibility of a gas attack. This photograph was likely taken to help promote the adoption of gas masks as a necessary fashion accessory for Londoners. The actresses in the photograph wear the bulky, unwieldy masks with a sense of determination and resilience. Their expressions convey a sense of defiance in the face of the enemy's terror tactics. Miss Kurton, with her steely gaze, holds a gas mask in one hand, while the other actresses each cradle a mask in their arms. The use of gas masks was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of life on the home front during WWI. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily fears and anxieties that Londoners faced as they went about their lives, always mindful of the potential for a gas attack. Despite the grim subject matter, the image also serves as a testament to the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the British people during this time. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by civilians during the First World War, and serves as an important historical document of this period. The image is dated 1915, and features the actresses Peggy Kurton, Phyllis Monkman, Phyllis Bedells, and Shirley Kellogg.
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