Naval Knickers on the Stage

[anteros_lmc]

I think it's worth reviving my occasional series on Naval Knickers to share these splendidly patriotic unmentionables. I came across this image in the National Maritime Museum's Picture Library and am rather at a loss for words!



The Sailor on the Stage as played at the Alhambra Theatre
by Alf Cooke, 1887
I wonder if Archie ever encountered this particular "sailor" in Dury Lane? ;)

Comments

[essayel.livejournal.com]

I'm - lost for words.

Nope - still can't think of anything sensible to say.

Is that a crown and anchor on those long satin gloves?

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

Is that a crown and anchor on those long satin gloves?
Who knows? It could be anything. Perhaps it's Nelson's autograph ;)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Lol - I was just about to say, doesn't Horatio look loverly!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

ROFL! Wicked XD

[esmerelda-t.livejournal.com]

They look comfy, and if my 30 years on this earth has taught me anything it's the importance of comfy knickers!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

They do look comfy don't they? Stylish like too! Although it has to be said, Apollo looks very fine without any knickers at all ;)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_likimeya/]

Well, if she accidentally stepped into a time machine and were transported to Germany 2011, she wouldn't stand out at all.
*weeping for womankind*

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

*peers* I'm still not entirely sure that's a "she"!!!

[stevie-carroll.livejournal.com]

How splendid!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

That's certainly one word for it! XD

[naomi1642.livejournal.com]

Once I was able to look away from the enormous knickers (are they inflatable, do they perhaps function as a life preserver in times of peril?) I became fascinated by the tiny, out of proportion, ankles and feet. Should she attempt to walk on them, I fear they would snap, poor girl.

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

They certainly are voluminous knickers aren't they? Perhaps they have also seen service as the ensign of a 74?

She does have teeny weeny little feet doesn't she? Although I'm still not 100% convinced that "she" is a girl ;)

[rum-inspector.livejournal.com]

FOUND MY HALLOWEEN COSTUME!
Thank you for posting this... Don't know what the actual servicemen whould think of using country flag like that though... I kinda like the anchors on the socks :P But what's the thing with those women's dress gloves if that's a man? Or is that victorian idea of unisex stage clothing x)

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

FOUND MY HALLOWEEN COSTUME!
YAY! Pics! Pics in October!

Or is that victorian idea of unisex stage clothing
Your guess is as good as mine. I honestly have no idea what this is supposed to be!