“Dandified first mate” are the words printed in the magazine, and you can see why. He’s getting the full diva treatment. Stephen Johnson receives a shave by Louise Stewart, and gets his nails done by Meg Young. Arthur Johnson (far right) turned 12 that day, and faced a rather odd visual of impending manhood.
Aboard the same Brigantine Yankee‘s deck, more grooming takes place, as Miss Booth gives Alan Pierce a haircut out in the fresh sunshine.
Meanwhile, Miss Stewart knits, and Mrs. Johnson eats her banana.
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Dandified?! I am sure that would fall into some sort of “shaming” category now.
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Yes, so offensive!
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I don’t think these were hard core sailors. No eye patches, parrots, muskets or tricorne hats.
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I bet they didn’t even rob or pillage!
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Love that the party is still going on here, Kerbey! You keep it interesting 🙂 Great photos and commentary but wouldn’t expect anything less.
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