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The Dandy of Darjeeling. A complete western outfit, even down to watch chain and clip-on pencil, and of course the umbrella must not be left behind; it is the insignia of the fashionable man in Darjeeling.
The Dandy of Darjeeling. A complete western outfit, even down to watch chain and clip-on pencil, and of course the umbrella must not be left behind; it is the insignia of the fashionable man in Darjeeling.

The Dandy of Darjeeling. A complete western outfit, even down to watch chain and clip-on pencil, and of course the umbrella must not be left behind; it is the insignia of the fashionable man in Darjeeling.

Creator Dorien Leigh
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 22.8 x 16.7 cm (9 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5735
LocationNot currently on display

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Cows have the freedom of the road in sleepy Foynes and life there is not affected at all by the fact that it is the starting point for the transatlantic flights; very few of the inhabitants even know the way to the airport.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for The umbrella swing at the fair.
The umbrella swing at the fair.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
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Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
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Students watch and learn at the continuous rehearsals.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Chatting together at the entrance are Squadron-Leader G.E. Godsave, who is in charge of all training, particularly navigation, at Imperial Airways, and Mr. Maurice P. Riordan (left) who is a "shipping and tourist agent".
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Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for The offices of one of the most important develop-/ments of 20th centry transport are housed in the left wing of this village hotel, while the right wing remains a hotel.
The offices of one of the most important develop-/ments of 20th centry transport are housed in the left wing of this village hotel, while the right wing remains a hotel.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
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Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The workmen on the scaffolding get a magnificent view of Westminster Abbey.
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Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A peep into a dressing room at the Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, England.
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Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Industry in Foynes is not affected by the transatlantic flights; the village is a distributing centre for timber from Danzig. Here some timber workers enjoy a good glass of beer in the pub.
Industry in Foynes is not affected by the transatlantic flights; the village is a distributing centre for timber from Danzig. Here some timber workers enjoy a good glass of beer in the pub.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Balinese mother and her baby.
A Balinese mother and her baby.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Batak mother with her baby from Dutch East Indies.
A Batak mother with her baby from Dutch East Indies.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
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