Picture No | 10294018 |
Date | late 19th century |
Description | Portmanteau Buoy |
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A jolly Victorian gent from the days when Britain unquestionably ruled the waves doffs his hat as he floats proudly in his safety device de jour - his portmanteau buoy! Exposure for one's legs seemingly of no concern when one's bowler hat remains dry...
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Source | Unattributed engraving from The Illustrated London News - reprinted in July 11th 1970 issue p18 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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