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A Ukrainian prisoner of war performing a dance at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.
- Tharan, Paul
- Date
- [between 1910 and 1919?]
- Reference
- 2043271i
- Part of
- The James Gardiner Collection. Photographs.
- Pictures
- Online
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Credit: A Ukrainian prisoner of war performing a dance at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-. Public Domain Mark
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About this work
Description
A man in drag poses in front of a painted backdrop wearing detailed attire, holding a handkerchief.
Publication/Creation
Cottbus : Paul Tharan. Lager-Photograph, [between 1910 and 1919?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 8.8 x 13.6 cm
Lettering
Aus dem Gefangenanlagern Cottbus. Ukrainische Volkstypen. Ukrainische Tanzerin.
Notes
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "The inmates and actors of Cottbus POW Camp in Germany were fortunate in having a talented photographer, Paul Tharan, to immortalise their drag escapades. This one shows a ‘Ukrainian Dancer’ in extremely elaborate embroidered costume and necklaces."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 2043271i
Type/Technique
Languages
- German
Where to find it
Military, naval, and prisoner-of-war camp drag
Location Status Access Closed stores