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  1. 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 ...
  2. Russell Wallett in drag as a Gibson Girl. Process print, 19--.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1900 to 1909
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Russell Wallett (1867-1912), English actor, music hall entertainer and female impersonator
  3. Thomasset, an actor in drag, poses wearing a large hat. Photographic postcard, 190-.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1900 to 1909?
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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: Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.
  8. 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...
  9. 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: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.
  10. 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’.
  11. 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’.
  12. Dan Leno as "Mother Goose" performing at Drury Lane. Process print after Bassano, 1902.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1, 1902
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.
  13. M. de Sternac in drag as a geisha. Process print, ca. 1901.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1, 1901
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.
  14. M. de Sternac in drag as one of the Barrison sisters. Process print, ca. 1901.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1, 1901
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Fernand de Sternac performing a parody of the scandalous Danish-American dancer Gertrude Barrison
  15. 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...