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Neptune's realm. During a recent cruise of the U.S. fleet, upon crossing the equator, over thirty thousand "polliwogs" were initiated into the mysteries of the deep and became full-fledged "shellbacks". A cruise in the U.S. Navy affords unusual opportunities for interesting experiences ...
Collection StructurePoster collection > Neptune's realm. During a recent cruise of the U.S. fleet, upon crossing the equator, over thirty thousand "polliwogs" were initiated into the mysteries of the deep and became full-fledged "shellbacks". A cruise in the U.S. Navy affords unusual opportunities for interesting experiences ...
Item Title Neptune's realm. During a recent cruise of the U.S. fleet, upon crossing the equator, over thirty thousand "polliwogs" were initiated into the mysteries of the deep and became full-fledged "shellbacks". A cruise in the U.S. Navy affords unusual opportunities for interesting experiences ...
Collection TitlePoster collection
Issuing Body United States. Navy Recruiting Command
Date CreatedSeptember 03, 1936
Description

Eight photographs of an equator-crossing initiation ritual.

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Country of Origin
Country of OriginUnited States
DimensionsOverall: 42 x 28 in. (106.7 x 71.1 cm)
FormatPoster
Medium political posters
Color
color
Hoover IDPoster US 2543
Record NumberXX343.25549
NotesNumber of copies printed: 8000
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