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The United Novelty Company!
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: circa 1800 Topics: Female impersonators, Theater Subject: Alice Crouse, B. P. Poulsand, Geo. F. Ropes, Horace Coffin, Jimmie Smith, John Ryan, Lulu Coffin, Lyceum Hall, Ned Miller, Norris & Semons, The United Novelty Company, W. H. Smith, W. H. Wymond Description: Advertisement for event featuring female impersonator W. H. Smith -
An Amalgamationist in Limbo for the Second Time
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 9, 1842 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Peter Sewally Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
Francis Cowley Burnand, in drag, poses wearing a large pink dress with flowers in his hair. Photograph, ca. 1855.
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Kunkel's Opera Troupe Listing
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Two men in drag sitting in conversation. Photograph, 1855/1860.
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A man in drag holding a broom. Photograph, 1862.
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An man in drag posing side-on. Photograph, 1862.
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William Lingard Sheet Music
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The Celebrated Rentz Santley Novelty Company
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: circa 1870 Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Female impersonators, Theater, Vaudeville Subject: 4 Aesthetic Four 4, Alice Daily, Alice Smith, Andy and Annie Hughes, Annie Boyd, Billy Buckley, Blanch Moncrief, Bruno Kennicott, Don Jose, Dutch Daly, Edgar Edgerton, Edith Sinclair, Emma Alfredo, Emma Wilson, Esther Vaughan, Fannie Florence, Fred Wilson, Georgia Lester, Harry Morris, Harry Woodson, Kate Gresham, Laura Bennett, Lillie Ashford, Lizzie Paine, Louise Giroux, Lulu Mortimer, M. B. Leavitt, Mechanic's Hall, Millie Ellsworth, Rentz Santley, Teddy Raynor, The Masher's Quadrille, The Rentz Santley Novelty Company, The Spanish Dude, Topsy Robins, Victoria North, W.M. Skuse -
Ernest Boulton in drag. Photograph by London Stereoscopic Company, ca. 1871.
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Matinee Christmas Day
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A man in drag resting against a chair. Photograph, 187-.
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San Francisco Minstrels!
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: May 12, 1874 Topics: Female impersonators, Minstrel shows, Theater Subject: A. Smidt, Beaumont Read, Billy Birch, Birch, Wambold, and Backus' San Francisco Minstrels, C. Henry, Charley Backus, D. S. Wambold, E. Kirwan, J. Wills, Johnson & Powers, Joseph Norrie, Mechanics Hall, S. Watts, T. A. E. Richardson, T. P. Jones, The Great Ricardo, W. Blakeney, W. S. Mullaly, W. Schwab Description: Advertisement for event featuring minstrel and female impersonation act The Great Ricardo -
Theatre Comique: Ernest Byne
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Amusements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 12, 1875 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Performing arts, Physical characteristics, Role behavior Subject: Ernest Byne, Swiss Bell Ringers Description: The Daily Gazette (Wilmington, DE) -
In Male Attire: Remarkable Career of a Female Who Passed for a Man
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The Memphis Theater
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Simmon's and Slocum's Minstrels
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The Evangeline Combination
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1877 Topics: Dance, Female impersonators, Opera, Theater Subject: A. S. Pennoyer, BABA, Blanche Selickson, C. M. Winter, Clara Fisher, Cora Verne, Edward E. Rice, Edwin S. Tarr, Eliza Weathersby, Estelle Stroelin, Evangeline, Flora Lee, George H. Cassidy, George Ulmer, Golden and Dixey, Harry Braham, Harry Hunter, Harry Josephs, Hattie Richardson, Herman Singleton, J. Cheever Goodwin, J. P. Steele, J. R. Quincy, Lizzie Webster, Louise Winans, Lucy Wood, M. C. Daly, Mechanic Hall, N. C. Goodwin Jr., Niblo's Garden, Seth M. Crane, Stella Richings, The Boston Museum, The Evangeline Combination, The Heiffer Dance, The Lydia Thompson Troupe, W. W. Bullock Description: Advertisement for a production of Evangeline featuring female impersonator Harry Josephs as Catherine. -
SONG AND DANCE MEN.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 5, 1877 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Masculinities, Performance art Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Harry Beckett Description: A clipping from "Troy Times" titled: "SONG AND DANCE MEN," discussing performances by Ella Wesner, Annie Hindle, and Harry Beckett. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Ella Zoyara: Death of the Noted Circus Female Impersonator
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Just Arrived: The New Dime Museum
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: circa 1880 Topics: Dime museums, Female impersonators, Theater Subject: Essex Street, G. B. Bunnell, Irene Woodward, J. Lang, Joseph Jenny, Signor Giovanna, The New Dime Museum, The Tattooed Lady Description: Advertisement for a Dime Museum featuring female impersonator Joseph Jenney. -
The Wonderful Male Prima Donna Mr. Fred Malcom
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: circa 1880 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel music, Minstrel shows Subject: Fred Malcolm Description: This illustration, which is likely the cover of a piece of sheet music, advertises a "Johnson & Slavin's Refined Minstrels" show featuring "The Wonderful Male Prima Donna Mr. Fred Malcom," who is d... -
The Petersburg Guard in Providence
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The New York Freeman Date: Jun. 13, 1885 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Burlesque, C. Henry Brenan, Merchant of Venice, Petersburg Guard, Thomas Doyle, Virginius Description: This item is an article in The New York Freeman newspaper Vol. 1 No. 30 that discusses Mr. C. Henry Brenan as a female impersonator and burlesque artist. -
Owl Pharmacy
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 6, 1887 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows Description: Article in The Abilene Reflector about "the best colored female impersonators in the business." -
Neil Burgess (Amusements)
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A Comedy of Murder
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Chinese Theatrical Company, Taka Wing, Two Unfortunate Maidens Description: Article published in The New York Herald about a performance by Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
"A Dark Conspiracy" in Chinese
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Chinese drama, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Dark Conspiracy, Asian people, Chinese People, Koong Ming, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald reporting on the performance of "A Dark Conspiracy" featuring Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
Chinese Actors At The Windsor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: Article published in the New York Tribune about Tak-a-Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. It talks about the feminine clothing and calls Tak-a-Wing a "he-she". -
Joy Reigns In Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing, The Swintien Lok Chinese Dramatic Company, Troupe Description: Article published in the New-York Tribune about a performance by Taka Wing, a famous Chinese female impersonator. -
Just Like in Pekin
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald with that mentions Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. Uses extensive racist language. -
Three Chinese Get In
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, City of Alexandria (steamship), Fong, Chu, Yi, Chin Description: A newspaper article from the New York Herald detailing the arrest of a Chinese female impersonator. -
Announcements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 14, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Billy Gauze Description: An article in the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Billy Gauze, a female impersonator of color. -
A Chinese Play
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Moo Sung Lee, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic about a performance by Taka Wing, "the great female impersonator of China". -
China Stars Are Here
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: White, Charley Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Moo Sing Jee, Taka Wing Description: An article in The Evening World interviewing Chinese American female impersonator Taka Wing about a performance. -
High Jinks for Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Koong Ming, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: This item includes a clipping from the Boston Herald detailing a performance starring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
New York Deserted
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 6, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from The Evening Star mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Mott Street's Sharp Critics
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 9, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed
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The Costumer is the Boss
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Foo, Wong Chin Date: Aug. 23, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Chinese, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from the Staunton Vindicator about the costuming of the Swintien Loh theater troupe mentioning Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
Mourning for His Cat
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 16, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: Article published in The Boston Herald that explains shows featuring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator, have been canceled because Wing is sick. -
Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgie Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Greenville Times Date: Sep. 28, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from The Greenville advertising a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring The Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
A Chinese Fight
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1890 Topics: Boxing, Female impersonators Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Foo Jung, John L. Sullivan, Swintien Lok Company Description: This item is an article in the North Dakota newspaper Bismarck Daily Tribune about a staged fight between boxer John L. Sullivan and Ah Giang, a Chinese female impersonator. -
A Chinese Theater
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1890 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Mr. Ah Gian Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
Chinese John L. Sullivan His Name is Ah Giang and He Downed Foo Jung in
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Evening Sun Date: 1890 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company Description: Article published in the Omaha Sunday-World Herald about a fight between Foo Jung, an acrobat, and Ah Giang, a female impersonator. -
The Burglary that Led to the Chinese Battle
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A Boom at the Dime
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1891 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Dockstader's Colored Minstrel Troupe, Ethiopian, Ninth and Arch Dime Museum, William Campbell Description: Article in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing Black female impersonators. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Evening News Date: 1891 Topics: Bail, Defense (Civil procedure), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: C.D. Wright, Chinese People, Ga Bing, J.D. Edson Description: Article in the Evening News about Ga Bing who was arrested for not fulfilling his contract and getting paid in advance. -
Neil Burgess Is Now Playing The County Fair
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The Great Gauze, Wonderful Contralto
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 4, 1892 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: Clipping announcement for The Great Gauze show, published by the newspaper The Silver State -
Annie Hindle Again A Husband
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A Chinese Riot
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Don Bow, Tow Dong Chue Description: Article published in the Morning Oregonian about a large fight that occurred in a Chinese theater and the arrest of Tow Dong Chue and Don Bow (a Chinese female impersonator). -
Mongols Badly Duped.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Charles Waldstein, Chinese People, Gaelic (ship) Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to enslavement. -
Mongols Badly Duped
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Bow Wah, Charles Waldstein, Chinese People Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to enslavement. -
Neil Burgess: The Illustrated American Drawing
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Incidents in Illinois
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Men Who Portray Women in Plays
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: New York Herald Date: Dec. 10, 1893 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Labour, Performing arts, Students, Theatre Subject: Charley Wykeham, Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez, Etienne Girardot, Richard Harlow -
A man in drag dressed as a bride, looking glum. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag dressed as a distinguished-looking young woman. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag is sitting down wearing a large white dress. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses side-on. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses sitting down, head-on, taking a nap. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses wearing a large pink dress. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses wearing an elaborate dress. Coloured photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses wearing mauve attire. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses with a bonnet, basket and broom. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses with his arms crossed, wearing a ballerina costume. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag poses with leaves in his styled hair. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag posing in bridal costume next to Centurion-style props. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag posing in historical costume. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag posing side-on. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag posing while rolling his eyes. Process print, 189-.
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A man in drag, seated, wearing dark clothing and a black hat. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag standing side-on. Photograph, 189-.
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A man in drag with the expression of being deep in thought. Photograph, 189-.
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The Colored Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1894 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Minstrel shows Subject: Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A newspaper article from The State reviewing a minstrel show mentioning Gauze, a female impersonator who was Huron and sometimes performed in white makeup. -
Three men, one in drag, acting out a scene. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men in drag (?) sitting opposite each other. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men in drag posing in the act of dressing. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men in drag side by side, in front of a painted backrop. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men, one in drag, acting out a scene. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men, one in drag, posing as a couple. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men, one in drag, posing as a performing couple. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men, one in drag, posing in disagreement. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men, one in drag, posing with comic expressions. Photograph, 189-.
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Two men, one in drag, sitting next to each other. Photograph, 189-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1890 to 1899? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man on the left is wearing smart attire and the man in drag holds his hand but looks away. The man in drag wears a patterned dress and lace head garment -
A Good Variety Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1895 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Bon Ton Vaudevilles, Gus Mills Description: Article in the Worcester Daily Spy discussing Gus Mills, a Black female impersonator. -
No Japanese Actresses
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1895 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Danjuro, Ichikawa Danjuro, Japanese Actor, Japanese People Description: A Omaha World-Herald newspaper article about a Japanese actor and female impersonator, Ichikawa Danjuro. -
Impersonator Willis: Arrest of an Alleged St. Louisman in New York
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Six Years for Harry Mortimer: The Nimble-Fingered Female Impersonator Must Go to Prison
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Excelsior Springs
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The Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Daily Ardmoreite Date: Jan. 9, 1896 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from The Daily Ardmoreite reviewing Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrel show mentioning the great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
The Fine Bill
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In Japanese Theaters
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Hageman, Maurice Date: 1897 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Hanshira, Hiakunoskeh, Japanese People Description: Minneapolis Journal article discussing Japan's best female impersonators, Hanshira and Hiakunoskeh. -
The Stage
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1897 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Darkest America, Florence Hines, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator, and Willis Guaze, a female impersonator. This item has been marked as explicit for racist imagery. -
Fon Chong Mai Sees Ada Rehan as Portia
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic detailing Fon Cong Mai's response to a production of "The Merchant of Venice." -
Rehan In Chinese Eyes: An Oriental Criticism
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Fon Chong Mai Date: 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Daly's Theater, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald and written by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator, about Ada Rehan's performance in "The Merchant of Venice". -
The Minstrel Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 18, 1898 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze Description: An article in the Kinsley Graphic about a show featuring the great Gauze. -
A Vivid Picture of a Great Actor Harassed by Century Old Traditions
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
China's Great Actor.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Herald Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the West Bay City Times about a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
A.G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
He is the Greatest of the Chinese Actors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Theater Subject: Ada Rehan, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai, Merchant of Venice Description: This item is an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about China actor and female impersonator, Fon Chong Mai. This article talks about his talent as an actor, Chinese theater, and his im... -
Sunday Inquirer Magazine
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer mentioning a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
Richards & Pringle's Performance Announcement
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pine Bluff Daily Graphic Date: Jan. 2, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from Pine Bluff Daily Graphic promoting a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring the Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
New York's Favorite Slumming Expedition
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
Chinese Female Impersonator Is Surprised
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 24, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Fon Chang Mai Description: An article published in the Hot Springs Weekly Star about Fon Chang Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Neil Burgess (Week of March 6)
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Bertin
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Fialdo, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1900 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Undivided verso imprinted “Tarjeta Postal / Union Universal de Correos / España / En e[s]te lado se escribe solamente la direccion” Hand-tinted in green with gold highlights. Foxing to verso. -
[Female impersonator in dress and heels]
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[Female impersonator in top hat]
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[Female impersonator with hat]
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[Female impersonator with headpiece]
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Ferri Verdini
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? Hardi Simon ?
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Louis Vernassier, l'homme protée musical dans son Travesti-dame
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Reutlinger, Vernassier, Louis Date: circa 1900 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Louis Vernassier Description: Undivided verso imprinted "Ce coté est exclusivement réservé à l'adresse” -
Melle (Deux-sevres) - Paysanne poitevine
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Robuchon, Jules Date: circa 1900 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Mademoiselle Legras Nadel. Brief message on recto (“Cordial Bonjour — Amitiés — Bonne Santé”) with illegible signature scrawled over head of model." Comic postcard of old... -
Monsieur R. Bertin dans son Imitation de Miette
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1900 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Verso imprinted "Ce coté est exclusivement réservé à l'adresse” -
Paul Storsberg - Sopransanger
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[Performer in costume]
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Probasta, das psychologische Ratsel
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Schafer
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? Schafer ?
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Two men, one in drag, sit together on a bench. Photographic postcard, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1901? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is holding a parasol and wears elaborate costume, sitting next to the other man, who is dressed in smart summer attire. A couple in summer dress before an elaborate painted drop. Th... -
Milkmaid's Burlesque
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Augustus Stevens. Female impersonator.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1901 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's Minstrels, A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Papinta Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
M. de Sternac in drag as a geisha. Process print, ca. 1901.
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M. de Sternac in drag as one of the Barrison sisters. Process print, ca. 1901.
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A Female Impersonator: Man Disguised in Woman's Apparel Arrested at Austin
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Augustus Stevens writes from Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1902 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman referencing a report of a recent troupe performance by Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
[Couple with fan and top hat] [Black couple]
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: 1902 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Description: Apparently a promotional photo for the Nouveau Cirque show "Joyeux Nègres", which was filmed by Louis Lumière. Black couple with one man (Charles Gregory) dressed in formal wear and one dressed in ... -
Dan Leno as "Mother Goose" performing at Drury Lane. Process print after Bassano, 1902.
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Fregoli nell Edlorado
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Garzinie e Pezzini, Milano, Leopoldo Fregoli Date: 1902 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Leopoldo Fregoli Description: An internationally renowned Italian quick-change artist, Fregoli both sang and acted 20 or more characters in each of his shows. He made his first splash on the Parisian stage in 1900 and subsequen... -
Fregoli nella Mimi
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Garzinie e Pezzini, Milano, Leopoldo Fregoli Date: 1902 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Leopoldo Fregoli Description: An internationally renowned Italian quick-change artist, Fregoli both sang and acted 20 or more characters in each of his shows. He made his first splash on the Parisian stage in 1900 and subsequen... -
Jack Brown, Dressed in Drag, Holds a Dance Pose with Partner Charles Gregory
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: In the first image, Jack Brown and Charles Gregory stand facing away from each other, each with one hand reaching toward the camera, smiling. In the second, details within the photo have been color... -
Jack Brown, in Drag, and Charles Gregory Dance the Cake-Walk
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Dance, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: A clip of Jack Brown and Charles Gregory dancing the Cake-Walk. Brown wears a long dress with a ruffled skirt and a large hat with feathers. Gregory wears striped pants, a jacket, and a bow tie wit... -
Jack Brown, in Drag, Smiles Down at Bowing Dance Partner Charles Gregory
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: Jack Brown holds his skirt out to the side while Gregory bows dramatically in front of him. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Walk, a very popular dance, as part of “Les Joyeux Nègres" at the No... -
Jack Brown Poses in Drag alongside Dance Partner Charles Gregory with Arm Outstretched
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: Jack Brown leans toward partner with face upturned and right arm extended holding a fan. Gregory leans back toward Brown with his cane and top hat held high. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Wa... -
Jack Brown Poses in Drag Holding Skirt and Fan, with Dance Partner Charles Gregory
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: Charles Gregory leans across Jack Brown in a wide stance, while Brown appears to step toward Gregory almost as if the two are in motion. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Walk, a very popular da... -
Jack Brown Poses in Drag in Front of Dance Partner Charles Gregory, Holding a Fan
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: A postcard featuring Jack Brown in drag with dance partner Charles Gregory. Brown stands in the center wearing a long dress and ruffled hat with a fan in his right hand. Gregory is leaning out from... -
Jack Brown Posing in Drag
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Jack Brown Description: Jack Brown poses in drag facing the camera with arms outstretched and one leg lifted. He wears a large, ruffled hat and a light colored tiered dress with dark ruffles and trim. The bottom of the po... -
Notes from A.G. Allen's Minstrels:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1902 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's Minstrels, Augustus Stevens Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language. -
Williams and Stevens
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Augustus Stevens, Dancer, Williams and Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator, and his comedy partner, Chas Williams. -
Jack Brown Stands in Drag Beside Dance Partner Charles Gregory with Arms Open Wide
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1902 to 1902 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: Jack Brown and Charles Gregory pose side by side with their arms stretched out. Brown holds his skirt out wide while Gregory gazes up at him. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Walk, a very popul... -
Chicago Note:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1903 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Williams and Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Cleodinerie
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: A. Bergeret & Cie Date: 1903 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Skinny, homely man wearing a wig, pearls and a flowered tutu posing as a ballerina with arms in fifth position. The card is a spoof of the celebrated dancer and demimondaine Cléo de Mérode (1875–19... -
Ferry Krieg, Damen-Imitator
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Leopoldo Fregoli, in drag, poses in several inset portraits. Process print, 1903.
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Leopoldo Fregoli, in drag, poses in several inset portraits. Process print, 1903.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1903 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Leopoldo Fregoli wears different costumes within many inset portraits, including one dressed as a policeman with a moustache and cape. Leopoldo Fregoli (Italian, 1867-1936) was the greatest 'protea... -
Leopoldo Fregoli, in drag, poses in several inset portraits. Process print, 1903.
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M. Defreyn (Sarah Yacco)
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Le Carnet Mondain, G. Dupont, Henri Defreyn Date: 1903 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Henri Defreyn Description: An operetta star who later developed a recording and film career. In the postcard offered here, Defreyn imitates Sadda Yacco (Kawakami Sadayakko; 1871-1946), a Japanese kabuki artist who performed ... -
Two black actors, one in drag, dance together on stage. Coloured process print, ca. 1903.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’. -
Two black actors, one in drag, dancing the Cake-Walk in Paris. Photographic postcard, 1903.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1903 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’. -
Fooled the Reubens: Coldwater Boys Played Girl at Batavia Dance
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A boy dressed as a girl, wearing a bonnet; playing with a toy chariot. Photographic postcard, 1904.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A private postcard of a little boy playing with a toy by the sash window of a rustic cottage. He is wearing standard knickerbockers and a tweed jacket, but also a fox-fur scarf and a very fancy ber... -
A man in drag holding a baby. Photographic postcard by Photo Jos. Dumont.
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A man in drag. Photographic postcard by Fred C. Palmer, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Possibly the same performer as shown in Wellcome Library no. 2045350i (dressed half as Charlie Chaplin, half as a woman). Almost certainly a professional performer. Herne Bay was a popular holiday ... -
Actors in "Madame Lloyd's choir and orchestra". Process print, 190-.
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Actors, one in drag, pose for a group portrait as "Cheerokee Minstrels". Photographic postcard by H..E. Howorth, 1904.
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An actor in pantomime drag. Photographic postcard by Hana Studios, 190-.
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Arthur Lennard in drag over his male clothing, smoking a cigar. Photographic postcard, 19--.
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George Lashwood in drag performing a song about two lovers at twilight. Photographic postcard, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Popular music-hall songs were often publicised on postcards which featured the lyrics with some illustration, either artist drawn or photographic. This unusual card presents a combination of both, ... -
George Robey in character. Photographic postcard by Foulsham & Banfield, ca. 1905-1910.
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Herbert Campbell and Dan Leno in character. Photographic postcard by Hana Studios, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Herbert Campbell, dressed as a woman dressed as a man, addresses Dan Leno in the costume of one of the Guards' regiments. Herbert Campbell and Dan Leno were an extremely popular duo, appearing in s... -
K. Scott-Barrie in character as "The entertainer". Process print, 190-.
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Louis Vernassier, in drag, in nine inset portraits. Process print, 190-.
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M. Pol Simon - dans ses repaides transformations
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Imp. M. Massenet, Simon, Pol Date: circa 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Pol Simon Description: Divided verso; imprinted across top: “Carte Postale / La correspondance au recto n’est pas acceptée par tous les pays étrangers. (Se renseigner à la poste.)" -
Man de Wirth in drag. Photographic postcard, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The item catalogued bears an autograph message from the subject on the verso giving his address as the Colosseum Theatre, Bremen and giving his future itinerary. Although biographical detail of de ... -
Mme Pipelet gate ses petits chats
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Clayette Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Louise Hautain. Brief, unsigned note in upper margin of recto of each card." Series of three postcards representing humorous scenes from the daily life of a frumpy old la... -
Mme Pipelet lit son feuilleton
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Clayette Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Louise Hautain. Brief, unsigned note in upper margin of recto of each card." Series of three postcards representing humorous scenes from the daily life of a frumpy old la... -
Mme Pipelet prend son moke
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Clayette Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Louise Hautain. Brief, unsigned note in upper margin of recto of each card." Series of three postcards representing humorous scenes from the daily life of a frumpy old la... -
Monsieur R. Bertin - Imitant "La Tortojada"
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Monsieur R. Bertin dans son Imitation de l'Excentrique "Polaire"
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Mr D'Hernonville
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: D'Hernonville Date: circa 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: D'Hernonville Description: A noted music-hall "protean"performer who portrayed a series of female singing and speaking roles. Divided verso; imprinted at left on verso: "La Correspondance au recto n'est pas acceptée par tous... -
Mr. D'Hernonville imitateur
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Boespflug et Cie, R. Guilleminot, D'Hernonville Date: circa 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: D'Hernonville Description: Divided verso. On verso: Logo of a bridled horse head framed in a horseshoe. -
Russell Wallett in drag as a Gibson Girl. Process print, 19--.
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Thomasset, an actor in drag, poses wearing a large hat. Photographic postcard, 190-.
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Two amateur actors, one in drag, share a kiss on stage, in front of a detailed backdrop of trees at Beverloo Camp in Belgium. Process print, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is facing the audience as the other man leans over from behind, kissing the man in drag on the cheek. Shows theatrical entertainment at Beverlo(o) Camp, the largest military trainin... -
Two men in drag, one wearing a detailed feathered head garment, pose for a portrait. Photographic postcard by F. Wood, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The men are wearing very elaborate costumes and are standing in front of a painted backdrop. Private theatricals at Dudley, Worcestershire, circa 190-. One man wears what appears to be an early Vic... -
Two soldiers, one in drag, sit close to each other on stage, in front of a detailed backdrop of trees at Beverlo Camp, Belgium. Process print, 190-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to 1909? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is facing the other man as they sit on elaborate furniture.Shows theatrical entertainment at Beverlo(o) Camp, the largest military training installation in Belgium, at Bourg-Léopold... -
Type Marseillais - 366
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Series of five comic postcards depicting a plain middle-aged man cross-dressed to represent ordinary women of Marseilles. Each card has a humorous caption giving a line of dialog in the local patoi... -
Type Marseillais - 367
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Series of five comic postcards depicting a plain middle-aged man cross-dressed to represent ordinary women of Marseilles. Each card has a humorous caption giving a line of dialog in the local patoi... -
Type Marseillais - 370
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: F. Lacour Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Series of five comic postcards depicting a plain middle-aged man cross-dressed to represent ordinary women of Marseilles. Each card has a humorous caption giving a line of dialog in the local patoi... -
Type Marseillais - 373
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Series of five comic postcards depicting a plain middle-aged man cross-dressed to represent ordinary women of Marseilles. Each card has a humorous caption giving a line of dialog in the local patoi... -
Type Marseillais - 374
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: 1904 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Series of five comic postcards depicting a plain middle-aged man cross-dressed to represent ordinary women of Marseilles. Each card has a humorous caption giving a line of dialog in the local patoi... -
On Professional Stage: Julian D. Eltinge, Famous Impersonator of Female Roles, to Abandon Amateur Work
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A shoeshine boy cleans the boots of a man in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1905.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1905 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The boy wears a registration number on his sleeve. In the background, a painted backdrop showing a city street. A photographic comic card produced by the firm of Bamforth, circa 1905. This genre of... -
An actor, in drag, called "Aunt Sammy", in an inset portrait. Photographic postcard, ca. 1905.
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Bergere et Berger
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: MJS Date: 1904 to 1906 Topics: Female impersonators, Male impersonators Description: Series of 2 comic postcards of a shepherdess and a shepherd. Both emphasize supposedly outlandish folkloric highlander clothing. One shows a woman dressed as a shepherd; a doggerel verse printed in... -
? Eishauer (Eshally) ?
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Emil Brunelly - Soubretten parodist, rezitator sopran u bariton sanger
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[Female impersonator as ballerina]
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[Female impersonator in costume]
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[Female impersonator wearing lace shawl]
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Ferry Krieg, Damen-Imitator
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[Flamenco dancers and aristocrats]
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: circa 1905 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Postcard showing five men in costume, including two as a male-female couple of flamenco dancers and two as a male-female couple of 18th-century French aristocrats. -
Gustav Luzernow - in seinen urkomischen Frauentypen
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Heinr. Wessels, Damen-Imitator
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Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquis of Anglesey, seated in drag by a tree. Photograph, 1905.
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Hilmar