Client: Charles Metcalf - Model in Sumrie dark red suit

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Client: Charles Metcalf - Model in Sumrie dark red suit

Client: Charles Metcalf - Model in Sumrie dark red suit with US Officer in Trafalgar Sqare (The National Gallery in background) shoot date - April 20, 1944 Date: 1944

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Media ID 38194536

© The Estate of Nancy Sandys Walker / Mary Evans

1944 Attire Client Gallery Militray Nancy Photographer Photoshoot Possibly Sandys Shoot Trafalgar Walker Forties Metcalf Wartime

EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking print captures the essence of wartime style and sophistication, featuring client Charles Metcalf in a stunning Sumrie dark red suit. The backdrop of Trafalgar Square with The National Gallery looming in the distance adds an air of elegance and history to the scene. The presence of an American officer standing beside Metcalf hints at the military influence on fashion during this tumultuous period in history. The juxtaposition of civilian attire with military uniform creates a powerful visual contrast that speaks to the unity and strength required on the home front during World War II. Photographed by Nancy Sandys Walker on April 20, 1944, this image exudes timeless charm and classic glamour from the 1940s. Metcalf's confident pose and impeccable styling showcase his role as a model embodying the height of wartime fashion. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era defined by resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering determination. The Nancy Sandys Walker Collection has preserved this moment for us to admire and reflect upon, reminding us of the enduring allure of vintage fashion and historical photography.

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