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Hilmar
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Le berceuse du gosselin
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: ELD Date: circa 1905 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Middle-aged man holding a porcelain doll and dressed as a nanny in a lace cap and apron. Divided verso. -
Louis Vernassier - l'homme protee musical dans son Travesti Dame
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: R. Riviere, Vernassier, Louis Date: circa 1905 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Louis Vernassier Description: opular music-hall performer Louis Vernaissier, who played a wide variety of musical instruments while cross-dressed as a grand dame. Divided recto overprinted with a period promotional text for “A ... -
? Luzernow ?
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? Luzernow ?
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? Luzernow ?
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Luzernow - Chansonetten-Darsteller
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Man de Wirth
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[Men in 17th century costumes]
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 eight men in 17th-century costumes, including two cross-dressed as women: one as a saucy maiden and one as dowdy matron. All are posed in front of a brick wall in a garden. Divided... -
[Men in costume]
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: E. Lasseron Date: circa 1905 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Postcard showing ten men in a variety of costumes, including four dressed as women in dresses and wigs. All are posed in front of an exterior wall. Divided verso (imprinted with a logo of a horse’s... -
Myllardo - sopransanger
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Neil Burgess Cigar Tin
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[Paul Schafer]
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Paul Schafer, Soubrettendarsteller
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[Performer with tambourine]
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Police Guard for Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1905 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Wong Chung Description: Article published in the Evening News detailing the story of Wong Chung, a Chinese female impersonator. According to the article, Chung was running away from the criminal organization Hip Sing Tong... -
[Posing with a touring car]
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 nine men posing in front of an open touring car on an estate with trees and buildings in the background. The man at the center is dressed as a grand society woman in a travel outfi... -
Rufino ? -Imitateur de la Soubrette
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[Two female impersonators as dancers]
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[Two female impersonators dancing]
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[Two female impersonators dancing]
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Two men, one in drag, wearing smart attire, pose as a couple within foliage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1900.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1900 to circa 1910 Topics: Female impersonators Description: An unidentified and unlocated couple in fancy dress. The drag character is wearing an extremely high quality street outfit, circa 1910. The very well-tailored tweed suit is topped off by a magnific... -
Two young men in drag wearing Japanese costumes, pose together holding fans, underneath a parasol. Photographic postcard, 1905.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1905 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Presented in a circular vignette, the two young men pose in Japanese geisha costumes (kimonos, decorated hair and make-up) inspired by the Gilbert and Sullivan opera 'The Mikado', first performed 1885 -
Zwegaly ?
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Zwegaly ?
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Not Manners of a Lady: Impersonator Wears Frills and Ruffles, but Uses Fists - Is Charged with Attack on Woman
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A man in drag, wearing a kimono; posing from behind a screen. Photographic postcard, 1906.
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A sailor in drag, wearing a milkmaid costume. Photographic postcard by H.J. Bond, 1906.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1906 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is apparently Able Seaman Arthur Roach, a crew member of the H.M.S. Prince of Wales. He poses as a milkmaid behind a wooden fence and in front of a painted background. He is wearin... -
Amateur Minstrels Score Great Success
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1906 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Macon Minstrels, Mr. Kelly Description: Article in the Macon Daily Telegraph mentioning Mr. Kelly, a Black female impersonator. -
George Robey in drag. Photographic postcard, 190-.
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La merine a nastasie
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: CCC&C Date: 1906 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Monsieur Rochabrun and Maxime Belliard; one is signed E.G. and the other A.D. Series of two postcards representing scenes and characters from La Mérine à Nastasie (1902),... -
Louis Vernassier in drag poses with a harp. Process print, 1906.
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The Pekin Theatre
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1906 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble, Pekin Theatre, The Man from Bam Description: Article in Broad Axe mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Cole & Johnson—Gennett
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 2, 1906 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Andrew Tribble, Cole & Johnson, Gennett, The Shoo-Fly Regiment Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
A member of the Elvio Comedy Trio in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1905-1910.
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Actors in the pantomime "Sindbad" at Drury Lane. Photographic postcard, 1907.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The four men, two in drag, pose on a piece of stage furniture. A superb group of dames at Drury Lane in 1907. Having established Drury Lane Theatre as the foremost venue for pantomime, the producer... -
Albert Letine in drag. Postcard, ca. 1907.
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Bertin - Imitant la Tortojada
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. Se renseigner à la poste.” -
Fred Sinclair in drag and Gracie Whiteford pose in character. Photographic postcard, 1907.
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Gustav Luzernow, an actor, in drag, posing in several small inset portraits. Process print, 1907.
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Julian Eltinge in drag. Coloured photographic postcard, ca. 1907.
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Julian Eltinge in drag. Photographic postcard, 1907.
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Leonard Lane, dressed as a woman, dancing. Photographic postcard, 1907.
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Louis Vernassier, l'homme protée musical excentrique dans son travesti-dame jouant
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Vernassier, Louis Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Louis Vernassier Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto (Se renseigner à la poste)” -
Louis Vincent in drag holding a drinking glass. Process print, ca. 1905-1910.
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M. de Sternac dans son imitation de Mme Sada Yacco
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Imprimeries Reunies, Cliché Le Ray, Montoire, Fernand de Sternac Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Fernand de Sternac Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto (Se renseigner à la poste)" -
M. de Sternac dans son imitation de Mme Yvette Guilbert
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Imprimeries Reunies, Cliché Le Ray, Montoire, Fernand de Sternac Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Fernand de Sternac Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto (Se renseigner à la poste)" -
Maurice homme protee
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Maurice Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Maurice Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto (se renseigner à la poste)” -
Monsieur R. Bertin - Imitant Miss Clotilde Alegria, tireuse mexicaine
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptant pas la correspondance au recto se renseigner à la Poste.” -
Monsieur R. Bertin - Imitant Yvette Guilbert
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Photographer's name partially legible (reproduction of embossing on original photo). Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Certains les pays étrangers n'acceptant pas la correspondan... -
Mr. Bertin - Imitation de la Belle Otero
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: J. Bioletto, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. (Se renseigner à la poste.)" -
Mr. Bertin - Imitation de Mlle Foscolo exentrique
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M.R. Bertin - Imitation de Mlle Lydia
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bauer Marchet et Cie, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Publisher’s name indicated in circular black rubberstamp impression on recto. Divided verso. Remains of small rice-paper hinge on verso. -
M.R. Bertin - Imitation de Mme Ouvrard
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M.R. Bertin - Imitation de Mme Yvette Guilbert
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bauer Marchet et Cie, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Publisher’s name indicated in circular black rubberstamp impression on recto. Divided verso. Yellowing to varnish coating on recto. -
Mr Bertin - Imitation de Mme Yvette Guilbert genre Pompadour
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: J. Bioletto, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. (Se renseigner à la poste.)" -
Mr Bertin - Imitation de Yvette Guilbert
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: J. Bioletto, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. (Se renseigner à la poste [sic]" -
M.R. Bertin - Le Celebre Imitateur Francais
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bauer Marchet et Cie, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Scarce bust-length portrait of Bertin in men’s clothing. Publisher’s name indicated in circular black rubberstamp impression on recto. Divided verso. Yellowing to varnish coating on recto; scattere... -
The American Star Eltinge
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Tom E. Murray in character as "Mother Goose". Photographic postcard, 1907.
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Two men in drag acting on stage. Photographic postcard. 1905-1910.
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Two sailors (?) on board ship: one in drag is playing a guitar. Photographic postcard, 1907.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Two men in drag and fancy dress on board ship. The man in drag is wearing a head scarf and sits next to the other man who wears a very tall hat (representing the ship's funnel) and has his face and... -
Amusement Notes
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 30, 1907 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Gibson Girl, Julian Eltinge, Maxine Elliott, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Amusement Notes," detailing Julian Eltinge's acting experience. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
An actor in drag, known as "Maurice"; poses on stage mid-dance. Photographic postcard, 1908.
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Malcolm Scott in character as a "Gibson Girl". Photographic postcard, 1908.
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Paul Schafer
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People at Rickmansworth, Herts., some in drag, gather outside at a swimmming gala. Photographic postcard, 1908.
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Tong-Fighting Actor Slips Away
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 24, 1908 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Mun Woo Kee Description: An article in The Pacific commercial advertiser about Mun Woo Kee, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Shot Female Impersonator: Negro in Woman's Garb Slashes Policemen and Is Killed
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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. -
The Red Moon
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Walton, Lester A. Date: Sep. 10, 1908 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble, The Red Moon Description: A New York Age review of performance in which Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, played a wench. -
'Silly Kid' Tries to Dupe Sleuths: "Female Impersonator" Objects to Being Arrested by Men Not in Uniform
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Charges Perjury in P.R.T. Damage Suit: Alleged Accident Victim Whose Case Failed Accused of Swearing Falsely in Own Behalf
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A performer in drag, wearing a large flowery dress, poses with a cigarette on stage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1908-1910.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1908 to 1910 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The performer is leaning against a small table with a door and curtain in the background. A charming (and almost certainly professional) young man wearing a typical soubrette's outfit, circa 1908-1... -
Allen's Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Jenkins, P.L. Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Allen's Minstrels, C. Adam LaRose, Musician, Salome Dance Description: Article in The Freeman discussing C. Adam LaRose, a Black female impersonator and musician. -
An man in drag is wearing a revealing dress and holding a staff, posing with his other hand on his hip. Photographic postcard, 1909.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: An unidentified man wears a large hat and appears to be standing on a rug with plants either side. He wears elaborate theatrical drag, in which the draped frock is daringly (for the time) slashed ... -
Arthur Grayson, dressed as a bride, for "The Jollity Boys". Photographic postcard, 1909.
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"Black Jenny Lind."
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: J. Robert Johnson Description: Article in the Richmond Planet advertising event featuring Black female impersonator. -
Costumes poitevins
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: N. Alix, Pap.- Tab.-Journaux Date: 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Mademoiselle Gratecap. Brief message (“Affecteux souvenir”) with illegible signature." Couple dressed in quaint traditional garb of the Poitou region on the west coast of... -
E. Leslie Lloyd in drag as a Pierrette. Photographic postcard, 1909.
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La merine a nastasie
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: CCC&C Date: 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Monsieur Rochabrun and Maxime Belliard; one is signed E.G. and the other A.D. Series of two postcards representing scenes and characters from La Mérine à Nastasie (1902),... -
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. -
Vaudeville Houses.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 7, 1909 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Vaudeville Houses," detailing an upcoming performance by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
A family, all members wearing grotesque masks, the father in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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A man in drag, posing in a dark hat in front of a brick wall. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Albertin celebre imitateur
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An actor in drag poses on stage as "Sulmary". Process print, ca. 1910.
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An man dressed as a parlour-maid. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Arigon - Imitateur
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Arthur Stigant in drag. Photographic postcard, 1910 (?).
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Asta
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Charly Letsche
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Charly Letsche
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Clem Matthews in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Damimitator John Graffton
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Svenska Litografisk, Hertzberg, Oscar, Graffton, John Date: circa 1910 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: John Grafton Description: A rather plain music-hall female impersonator with little makeup, but an elaborate off-the-shoulder showgirl dress. Divided verso.Minor staining to upper margin of recto. -
Ernst Loretto
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[Female impersonator doing a split]
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[Female impersonator in ballet slippers]
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[Female impersonator in sleeveless dress]
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Ferri Verdini