6th Feb, 2024 12:00
Natural & Ancient History | Cabinet of Curiosities
THE GLOOM CLUB OF SHIMLA (INDIA), INTERESTING MEMBERSHIP BADGE
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
in the form of an enamelled bar brooch with central momento mori skull and crossbones, along with paper extract detailing,
...RAJ. A Scrapbook of British India - By Charles Allen.
It was also customary for bachelors on the station to return hospitality by joining together to give a bachelors' Ball. In Simla the wealthier bachelors and grass widowers formed 'The Order of the Black Hearts' and threw extravagant balls as well as a childrens' fancy-dress paty that were the high spots of the Simla season. There was also the 'Gloom Club' which gave elaborate 'mourning parties'.
(The Gloom Club operated in Naini Tall and the attached is one of its Membership Badges.)
10cm wide
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