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Looking for Photos of Sailors 1800-1950

Xopher

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I'm looking to compile a folder of historical photos of old Sailors and Fishermen from the 1800s up to 1950s. Im talking things like the crustiest of old sailors sitting on docks with pipes and deck coats. I am working on a project to create a costume reference of as many different types of clothing as possible worn by the old salts especially non-military. Im hoping to find photos of the old boatneck shirts and sweaters, hats, jackets, pants, and shoes so I can get an idea of fabric types and patterns, as well as the cut of the clothing. In essence, something that I can give to a costume designer to replicate and seek out accurate fabrics and cuts. Do any of you folks have information or photos available of the like, since my google searches turn up primarily military photos. One thing I've learned interestingly enough that in the 1970s during the folk music and Sea Shanty revival a lot of the musicians were emulating these old fellows and dressed like the just stepped off an 1800s whale ship, so even photos of that era would be great. I hope to make the photo reference available for you all here online, so any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks all!
 

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