Two sailors gazing lecherously at each other. Photograph, 192-.
- Date:
- [between 1920 and 1929?]
- Reference:
- 2059450i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work
Publication/Creation
[Plymouth, Devonshire] : Abrahams & Sons, [between 1920 and 1929?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 8.8 x 14 cm
Contributors
Lettering
"Raggies"?
Indistinct inscription on verso.
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "This rare image from the 1920s shows two homosexual sailors. The stereotypical passive sailor from 'H.M.S. Fairy' appears to be sitting on the knee of his rough-looking pal whose cap tally reads 'HMS Doggo'. In archaic gay slang to 'keep doggo' meant to act as a lookout for two men having sex in a public place. The card is entitled 'Raggies', archaic naval slang for 'very close friends' (OED). Postally used from Portsmouth, large British port and sent from one sailor to another? Sent to M. Danse AB on HMS Antrim. Message reads ' Just a reminder' signed Bert."
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2059450i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Romantic fantasy and comic postcards
Location Status Access Closed stores