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Early 20th century sepia tone snapshot photograph of a ships crew performing a King Neptune ceremony. The Navy's King Neptune … Read more Early 20th century sepia tone snapshot photograph of a ships crew performing a King Neptune ceremony. The Navy's King Neptune ceremony, also known as the "Crossing the Line" ceremony, is a traditional maritime rite of passage that initiates sailors who have never crossed the equator. The ceremony is a way to induct these "pollywogs" (sailors who haven't crossed the equator) into the "Ancient Order of the Deep" as "shellbacks" (sailors who have crossed the equator). Photo shows a procession with costumes and drum. Unframed. See less
- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Figure
- Fashion
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Photography
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burnt Umber
- Condition Notes
- good condition good condition less
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