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.

Object Details

ID: P92741
Type: Sheet film negative
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