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Fancy Dress - WW1 - Group as patriotic national archetypes
Fancy Dress - WW1 - Group as patriotic national archetypes including Peace, Marianne, Britannia, Liberty and a lady from Japan. The other four front row figures are likely other WW1 Allies (Russia, Italy, Belgium and Serbia?) Date: circa 1916
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Allied Allies Archetype Archetypes Attire Dressed Dressing Fancy Liberty Outfits Patriotic Peace Propaganda
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This evocative photograph captures a group of individuals dressed in elaborate Fancy Dress costumes representing patriotic national archetypes during World War I. The central figure, dressed as Peace, holds an olive branch and wears a flowing white gown, symbolizing the hope for an end to the devastating conflict. To her left stands Marianne, the embodiment of France, dressed in red, white, and blue, and crowned with a phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty and the French Revolution. Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, is depicted in the third position, dressed in a blue robe and holding a trident and shield adorned with the Union Jack. The figure to her right is Liberty, dressed in a flowing blue gown and a Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom and democracy. The other four figures in the front row are likely representatives of WWI Allies, including Russia, Italy, Belgium, and Serbia. Each wears traditional clothing or national symbols, such as the Russian matka-moschka doll or the Belgian lion. The group's patriotic attire and the display of various national flags underscore the unity and solidarity of the Allied forces during this pivotal moment in history. This photograph, taken circa 1916, is a poignant reminder of the collective spirit and determination of the Allied nations during World War I. The use of national archetypes in fancy dress costumes was a common form of wartime propaganda, promoting unity and morale among the population and emphasizing the shared values and goals of the Allied forces.
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