First World War Internee C. Trommer, Theatre Set, Knockaloe Camp, Isle of Man
Date(s): ?1918
Scope & Content: Image shows a theatre / stage set with actor in female costume. The identification of C. Trommer as the actor is based upon the prisoner number 19350 which is marked on the glass plate, and comparison with the programme for 'Ye Golden Eva' held in the J.T.Baily papers in MNH archive. The programme names Trommer as playing Eva the goldsmith's widow and gives his prisoner number. The play was performed in June 1918 in Compound 7 Camp IV.
Language: English
Extent: overall: 16 cm x 12 cm
Physical description: Black & white glass half-plate negative
Item name: photograph
Collection: Photographic Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: PG/7870/40245
Subject tags : theatre, stage set, female costume.