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The Wall Nut - Effeminate young gent pondering the scene
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The Wall Nut - Effeminate young gent pondering the scene
The " Wall-Nut" - An effeminate (Metro-sexual?!) young gent pondering the scene from his perch on the promenade wall of a seaside resort. Note the bows on his shoes, the large rose at his lapel and the way he is nervously chewing his cane. Obviously a town flower slightly unsure about whom to approach on holiday in Devon... (see: 10577985) Date: 1914
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This photograph, taken in 1914, depicts an effeminate young man, often described as a 'Wall-Nut' or 'town flower,' taking a contemplative moment on the promenade wall of a seaside resort in Devon, England. Dressed in a brown suit and adorned with bows on his shoes, a large rose at his lapel, and nervously chewing on his cane, this metrosexual gentleman exudes an air of precocity and uncertainty. His delicate demeanor and camp sensibilities suggest he may have been a wallflower, unsure of whom to approach during his holidaymaking excursion by the British south coast. With a slightly wimpish and drip-like appearance, this effeminate dandy's pensive expression adds to the intrigue, offering a glimpse into the past and the complexities of societal norms during this era.
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