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RMS Titanic passengers Lily and Jack Odell
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RMS Titanic passengers Lily and Jack Odell
RMS Titanic - first generation pre-sinking studio photograph of Titanic First Class passengers Lily and her son Jack Odell, who were on board from Southampton to Queenstown only. Ironically Jack is dressed in a sailor's uniform. Date: early 20th century
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© Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. / Mary Evans
Bench Dressed Generation Jack Lily Odell Passengers Queenstown Sailors Southampton Titanic Ironically Liner
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the RMS Titanic's first-class passengers, Lily and her son Jack Odell, in an ironic pre-sinking studio portrait taken during the ship's maiden voyage from Southampton to Queenstown in the early 20th century. The mother and son duo sit side by side on a bench, Lily dressed in elegant Edwardian attire, her expression serene and composed, while young Jack dons a sailor's uniform, a curious choice for a passenger. The painted backdrop of a star-studded night sky and the white line of a ship's hull add to the nautical theme, enhancing the sense of anticipation and excitement that surrounded the Titanic's inaugural journey. The Odell family, like many others, were part of the Titanic's diverse passenger list, traveling from Europe to North America for a new beginning. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the dreams and aspirations of the Titanic's passengers, who embarked on their voyage with hope and optimism, unaware of the tragic events that would unfold just days later. This photograph, offered by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant testament to the human stories that are intertwined with the legend of the RMS Titanic.
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