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Fancy dress en route to India, c. 1920
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Fancy dress en route to India, c. 1920
Male passengers on board a ship bound for India posed on deck in a variety of strange fancy dress. There are a few clowns, a nurse and a somewhat sinister chap holding two sheeps heads on plate! Date: 1920
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This intriguing photograph captures the spirit of adventure and whimsy among the passengers of a ship bound for India in the early 1920s. The men, dressed in an array of fancy costumes, pose cheerfully on the deck, their unusual attire a stark contrast against the vast expanse of the ocean behind them. Among the group, a few clowns with oversized shoes and red noses bring a touch of merriment, while a nurse in a starched uniform adds an air of professionalism. Yet, the most striking figure is the man holding two sheep's heads on a plate, his expression both sinister and amused. The reason for their elaborate costumes remains a mystery, but it is clear that they were in high spirits as they embarked on their long voyage. The crew and passengers of the ship, no doubt weary from the journey, found moments of levity and camaraderie in their unusual dress-up session. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a time when travel was an adventure, and the journey was just as important as the destination. It also serves as a reminder that even in the most unexpected of places, we can find joy and laughter with those around us.
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