Summary
The sailors dressed in chorus girl costumes appear to be the same group as that labelled 'Zeigpus Follies' in the related image MM 003811.
Description of Content
Six sailors dressed as chorus girls for a fancy dress concert party, standing either side of a seated and kneeling group of seven musicians or band members. The band members are dressed in white shirts and trousers with black ties. Behind the band members two sailors are kneeling and behind them three men are standing. The centre man at the back appears to be wearing a dressing gown, while the one of the left is wearing a dinner suit and bow tie and the one on the right is wearing a jacket, wasitcoat, collar and tie (see also MM 3811).
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Information & Communication, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Dorothy Munzel, 16 Oct 1987
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Place & Date Depicted
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Individuals Identified
Heritage, Harry
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Format
Negative, 35 mm, Black & White
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Classification
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Type of item
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References
See Richard Fotheringham, 'Laughing It Off: Australian Stage Comedy After World War I'. History Australia 7 (1), 2010, 03.1-03.18.
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Keywords
Entertainers, Fancy Dress, Humour, Musical Instruments, Musicians, Passenger Ships, Sailors, Ships
