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Description
Padstow Old 'Oss Party performing in the Royal Albert Hall plaza. Man in all white crouches near black hobby horse. Behind them is a group of men, including several musicians holding accordions, pipes, and a drum. This style of hobby horse resembles the "'Obby 'Oss" used during the 'Obby 'Oss May Day festival in Padstow, England. Partially illegible note on back reads "This photograph shows the 'death' when [illegible] old Hoss crouches down"; London, England; June 22, 1951.
Place
Great Britain
Subject
accordions; drums (musical instruments); hobbyhorse
Access Rights
These materials may be used for the purposes of research, teaching, and private study. For all other uses, contact Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library for permission.
Medium
Photographs
Source
The original document is housed in Milne Special Collections Country Dance and Song Society Archives
Type
image
File Format
image/jpeg
Scanning Information
University of New Hampshire. Library.
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