An image showing 'P92741; Local people putting on a show on the promenade deck on board the P. & O. passenger cruise ship Viceroy of India (1929) at Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The ship is anchored in Bressay Sound. A group of women are dressed in national costume and are gathered around a spinning wheel to demonstrate spinning and knitting. Alongside them are men dressed as viking warriors. Passengers are watching proceedings.'

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Local people putting on a show on board the P. & O. passenger cruise ship Viceroy of India (1929) at Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

Local people putting on a show on the promenade deck on board the P. & O. passenger cruise ship Viceroy of India (1929) at Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The ship is anchored in Bressay Sound. A group of women are dressed in national costume and are gathered around a spinning wheel to demonstrate spinning and knitting. Alongside them are men dressed as viking warriors. Passengers are watching proceedings.

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Object details

ID:	P92741
Type:	Sheet film negative
Materials:	Cellulose nitrate negative; Photographic reproduction
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Marine Photo Service
Vessels:	Viceroy of India (1929)
Date made:	1930-1939
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements:	Overall: 116 mm x 166 mm