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Gorgeous!!
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1927 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Benny Davis, Gorgeous, Harry Akst, Jerome H. Remick, Jerry Fragile Description: A cover of the sheet music for "Gorgeous." Arrangement by Benny Davis and Harry Akst, featuring female impersonator Jerry Fragile. -
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... -
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. -
HOLLYWOOD EXPOSÉ: RAE BOURBON…..tells all! (UTC 9)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Tell You About My Operation, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl album cover (front and back) of song "Hollywood Exposé." Includes photos of Rae being arrested. -
Howard- "Charlston Dandies"
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 29, 1926 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Evening Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Identify the Impersonator at Hochheimer’s and Win $10.00 Hat
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Apr. 10, 1914 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Al Mott, Grogg's, Hochheimer's, Leon Finch Description: A short article from the April 10, 1914 issue of the "Bakersfield Californian." The text states that Leon Finch, "the world's greatest impersonator of feminine types," will be at the store Hochheim... -
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. -
it's me again... Ray Bourbon: YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES!
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Back in Drag Again, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, High Infidelity, I Must Have a Greek, Life Goes to a Party, Peter Pan, Queen of the Ballet, Queen of the Navy, Queen of the Y.M.C.A., Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, The Family Tree, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "it's me again... Ray Bourbon: YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES!" -
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. -
Julian Eltinge
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 15, 1909 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fulton Description: A clipping from "Brooklyn Life" titled: "Julian Eltinge," detailing the upcoming performance of Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 10, 1910 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS." Detailing a show at The Fulton featuring Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
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. -
LADIES OF BURLESQUE: now appearing RAE BOURBON (UTC 10)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: A Rae Bourbon album cover. -
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY OPERATION: RAE BOURBON SPEAKING….. (UTC 7)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, George Carpozi Jr., Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl Album (front and back) for Rae Bourbon's song "Let Me Tell You About My Operation." Includes a note from Rae about transitioning, as well as two clippings from journal articles about Rae's tr... -
Mae West and Ray Bourbon (as Bowery Rose)
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1950 Topics: Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Bowery Rose, Mae West, Ray Bourbon Description: A photograph of Mae West and Ray Bourbon (as Bowery Rose). -
Mei Lanfang
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang Description: A photograph of Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, from the Billy Rose Theater Division of the New York Public Library. -
Mei Lanfang and Performers
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photo of Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, and other performers. -
Mei Lanfang Crouching
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photo of Mei Lanfang crouching and posing. -
Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang Description: Photo of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang posing for a picture holding a fan. -
Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan
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Mei Lanfang Holding a Tea Cup
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Taifan Peking Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: This item features a photo of Mei Lanfang holding a tea cup. -
Mei Lanfang Photo Card
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: This item contains a photo of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang. -
Mid-Week
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 27, 1908 Topics: Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: George Fostelle, Harry Le Clair, Julian Eltinge, Pittsburgh Daily Post, Richard Harlow, The Nixon Theater Description: A clipping from "Pittsburgh Daily Post" titled: "Mid-Week," detailing a performance by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Milkmaid's Burlesque
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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.