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Postcard of St John Ambulance men in Jarrow, 1922 (TWAM ref. 5625). The back of the card is annotated with the explanation 'Dressed Moon Men from film Moon Child?. The postcard is unused. This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and events they show can give us an insight into the past, documenting the landscape, the fashions, the way we lived. Some postcards are unused but others tell us something about the people who bought them, through the messages they wrote. They can give us a fascinating glimpse into people?s lives. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

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postcard | moonmen | costumes | 1920s | jarrow | tyneside | northeastengland | unusual | strange | facepaint | interesting | stjohnambulance | stripe | paint | face | postcards | socialhistory | blackandwhitephotograph | digitalimage | archives | unitedkingdom | glimpse | view | ambulance | industry | stjohnambulancevolunteers | volunteers | 1922 | dressedmoonmen | moonchild | building | entrance | wall | doorway | brick | pipe | window | bar | frame | structure | glass | standing | seated | gathering | horse | decoration | costume | cloth | harness | strap | crease | flowers | hat | fascinating | striking | grain | mark | glasses | props | beard | fence | weapons | handle | belt | tie | wheel | bicycle | tyre | spook | camel | marks | surreal | service | duty | men

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