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  1. Silver tray Community Award

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Awards, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This silver tray is inscribed "1992 Gay Community Award" to "Chris Witoko" for "Personality."
  2. Red Sequin Cape

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This red sequin cape belonged to Carmen Rupe.
  3. Tiara

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Tiaras
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This jeweled tiara belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  4. Black High Heeled Shoes

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Shoes
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: These high-heeled shoes belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  5. Woman's Three Piece Outfit

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This three-piece outfit belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  6. Circle Post Earrings

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Jewelry, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: These circle shaped diamante earrings belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  7. Flower Dangle Earrings

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Jewelry, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: These flower diamante earrings belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  8. Spherical Diamante Dangle Earrings

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Jewelry, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: These diamante earrings belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  9. Black Bob Cut Wig

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Wigs
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a black bob-style wig that belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  10. Red Beehive Style Wig

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Wigs
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a red beehive-style wig that belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  11. Black Short Cut Wig

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Wigs
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a wig that belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  12. Black Jagged Cut Wig

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Wigs
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a wig that belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  13. Long Dress

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing and dress, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a long beaded dress that belonged to Chrissy Witoko.
  14. Diamante Necklace

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Jewelry, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a necklace made of diamantes set in non-precious metal that was worn by Chrissy Witoko.
  15. Like Our Ancestors Poster

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Hoeflak, Arjan
    Date: 1998
    Topics: Drag community, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Posters
    Description: This poster aimed at Pacific Island People, designed by Arjan Hoeflak and published by New Zealand AIDS Foundation, advertises a safer sex message.
  16. Queens of the Pacific Poster

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Hoeflak, Arjan
    Date: circa 1990
    Topics: Drag community, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Posters
    Description: This poster, designed by Arjan Hoeflak and published by New Zealand AIDS Foundation, advertises a safer sex message.
  17. Ta'ovala (overskirt)

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Tagiilima, Asomaliu
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Fashion, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Description: This is a garment designed by Asomaliu Tagiilima derived from a formal garment worn by Samoan, Tongan, and Fijian men, and features the vibrant colors and use of natural and manufactured materials ...
  18. Photograph of Carmen at Miss NZ Drag Queen Ball

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Clark, Fiona
    Date: 1975
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a color photograph of Carmen Rupe at the Miss NZ Drag Queen Ball in Auckland.
  19. Photograph of Chrissy Witoko at The Evergreen Club

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Clark, Fiona
    Date: circa 1989
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a color photograph of Chrissy Witoko seated at The Evergreen Club in Wellington.
  20. Carmen Doll

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This doll was owned by Carmen Rupe,
  21. Diamante Tiara

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This tiara was worn by Carmen Rupe.
  22. Red Headdress

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This red sequin and feather headdress was owned and worn by Carmen Rupe.
  23. Painting of Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Langlois, J
    Date: 1997
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Painting
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is an acrylic painting on canvas of Carmen Rupe with a snake by J Langlois.
  24. Photograph of Carmen's Curio Store

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen's Curio store.
  25. Silver Dress Outfit

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is the silver sequin dress outfit worn by Carmen Rupe.
  26. Photograph of Performers

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of a group of drag performers, including Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe, sitting at a table from Johnny Croskery’s photograph album.
  27. Photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe from Johnny Croskery’s photograph album.
  28. Photograph of Carmen Rupe and Two Other Performers

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Johnny Croskery, Carmen Rupe and another drag performer.
  29. Photograph of Performer on Stage

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of a drag performer from Johnny Croskery's photograph album.
  30. Photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe. From Johnny Croskery’s photograph album.
  31. Voodoo Doll Decorated by Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a voodoo doll decorated by Carmen Rupe.
  32. Photograph of Carmen Rupe with Jewel Necklace

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Carter-Hansen, Jill
    Date: circa 1986
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed color photograph of Carmen Rupe wearing a jewel necklace. The back is signed in black ink by Carmen Rupe.
  33. Portrait of Carmen Rupe Topless

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe topless. The back has information about the photograph in black ink.
  34. Photo of Carmen Standing with a Plate

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe standing with a plate. There is another person standing behind her.
  35. Photo of Carmen Seated with a Plate

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe seated with a plate and some other people standing around her.
  36. Photo of Carmen with Her Arms Around Two People

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe standing at a table with her arms around two seated people.
  37. Photo of Carmen Rupe with a Group

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe with a group.
  38. Silver and Fur Headdress

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a silver and fur headdress belonging to Carmen Rupe.
  39. Drawing of Carmen's Curios on Cuba Street

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed drawing of Carmen's Curios Shoppe signed by Carmen Rupe on the back in black ink.
  40. Framed Photograph of Carmen's Coffee Lounge

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed photograph of Carmen's Coffee Lounge with information about the photograph written on the back in black ink.
  41. The Balcony Menu Folder

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This folder held the menu for The Balcony on Victoria Street, a Wellington strip club run by Carmen Rupe, from the late 1960s to 1970s.
  42. Framed Portrait of Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Morey, Victor
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a hand-colored portrait of Carmen Rupe seated on a wicker chair. The back is signed in black ink.
  43. Framed Photograph of Kiwi Carmen

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed photograph of Kiwi Carmen Rupe wearing a jeweled headdress and multiple necklaces. The back of the photograph is signed "To My Dearest Sister Tess, +Family."
  44. Portrait of Trevor Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1957
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed black and white portrait of Trevor Rupe (Carmen Rupe). The back of the photo includes a handwritten note in black ink, ‘my last male foto,’ indicating this was the last photograph ...
  45. Framed Portrait of Kiwi Carmen

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Morey, Victor
    Date: 1963
    Topics: Drag community, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed portrait of Carmen Rupe wearing a long beaded gown. The photograph has been hand colored and the back includes information about the photograph in black ink.
  46. Carmen for Mayor Election Advertisement

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1977
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Political candidates
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed "Carmen for Mayor" election campaign advertisement that is signed by Carmen Rupe on the back in black ink.
  47. 1998 Glammies' Award

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Awards, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a 1998 Glammies' award for "Outstanding Community Service."
  48. 1997 Glammies' Award

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Awards, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a 1997 Glammies' award for "Outstanding Community Service."
  49. Evergreen Cafe Visitors Book

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Witoko, Chrissy
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Guest books, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is an Evergreen Cafe Visitors book created by Chrissy Witoko between 1960-1980.
  50. Trans Friendly Framed Certificate

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1998
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Transgender community
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko
    Description: This is a certificate awarded to Evergreen Coffee Lounge for "Best Transgender Friendliest" for December 1998. The certificate was awarded on behalf of O.N. T. OP. Wellington.