Description: This is an extremely rare, and perhaps one-of-a-kind image World War One U.S. Navy image. This is a photo brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski of Parson, PA who appears to have served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and/or USS Lake, largely in Scotland (Kirkwall/Orkney islands). He also took photos of USS Lakeview, a transport ship that operated near Scotland too, and appears to have been familiar with that crew. Type & Size: A 5.5x3 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. Please see photos for condition. This photo features a group of individuals dressed in colorful and elaborate costumes, likely performing or posing for a theatrical event. Captured in 1918, it includes a caption indicating "THE HAPPY" followed by what appears to be a location marker, "LONDON." The subjects are positioned in a manner that suggests a playful or festive atmosphere. In 1918, the world was experiencing the final year of World War I, with many entertainers and performers using humor as a way to cope with the events surrounding the war. Theatrical performances and variety acts flourished during this period, often providing a much-needed escape for audiences. The employment of vibrant costumes and the tradition of performance art were particularly prominent in cities like London, where cultural activities continued despite the ongoing turmoil.
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T08:25:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: costumes, performance, variety show, theatrical event
Theme: conflicts & wars, culture & ethnicities, events & festivals, his
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 5.5x3
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
