#pity I cannot quite make out the ship's name on his hatband
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Carte de visite of a young sailor standing before a beautifully painted ship background and behind a prop wheel inscribed "Ready Aye Ready," c. 1870s
#so you think you're ready but are you READY AYE READY#a new and very exciting addition to my collection! amazing backdrop and props#pity I cannot quite make out the ship's name on his hatband#19th century#1800s#1870s#19th century photography#carte de visite#cdv#nautical#navy#sailors#uniforms#19th century fashion#men's fashion#fashion history#historical fashion#victorian#victorian fashion#my collection
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