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Grandfather Brown (William) at a masquerade party
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: American Antiquarian Society Creator: Critcherson, G.P. Date: 1800 to 1899 Topics: African Americans, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Femininities, LGBTQ+ people of color, Masquerades Description: William Brown, a wealthy Black businessman in Worcester, MA in the 19th century, wearing a dress. Part of the Brown Family Papers Collection, call number Mss. Boxes B. -
Francis Cowley Burnand, in drag, poses wearing a large pink dress with flowers in his hair. Photograph, ca. 1855.
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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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Ernest Boulton in drag. Photograph by London Stereoscopic Company, ca. 1871.
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A man in drag resting against a chair. Photograph, 187-.
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Edwards St. Stephen
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Eight People in Suits
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Five People in Suits
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Person in Dress
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Portrait of Figure in Dress and Wig
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Three People in Suits, Speaking
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Three People in Suits, Standing
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Two People in Suits, Seated
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A Photograph of Person Wearing A Dress
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Portrait Ella Wesner
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Portrait of Ella Wesner
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Portrait of Ella Wesner
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Portrait of Ella Wesner
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Portrait of Ella Wesner
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Portrait of Ella Wesner
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A Photograph of Woman Dressed in Men's Clothing
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Roberts, G. Walter Date: 1890 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Crossdressing, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ people of color, QTPOC, Transmasculinity Description: A photograph of a woman dressed in men's clothing. -
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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Johnstone Bennett
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (Pre-1900) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1894 Topics: Subject: A Parisian Romance, All the Comforts of Home, Beau Brummell, Johnstone Bennett, Male impersonators, Monsieur, Prince Karl, The Amazon Description: Frame reads: "Miss Johnstone Bennett, the original in this country of 'Jane,' in the play of that name was born on the ocean. She was left motherless in infancy and was adopted by a Mrs. Bennett. W... -
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 -
Zelma Rawlston Advertisement
Collection: Transas City Photographs (Pre-1900) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: 1897 Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Male impersonators Subject: Leona Lewis, Mademoiselle Ani, Zelma Rawlston Description: This Advertisement features three pictures of performers: Zelma Rawlston, Leona Lewis, and Mademoiselle Ani. -
A Diptych Portrait of Marie Høeg
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: A diptych of Marie Høeg with contrasting expressions. On the left Marie is scowling and on the right Marie is smiling. -
A Diptych Portrait of Marie Høeg on a Swing
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Pets, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg, Tuss Description: A diptych portrait of Marie Høeg; on the left Høeg is holding Tuss and softly smiling with a traditionally masculine hat on; on the right Høeg is pensively looking away from the camera. -
A Playful Portrait of Marie Høeg on all Fours
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A Portrait of Bolette Berg Pouring Water into a Dish
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Bolette Berg poses in a white gown and head-piece while pouring water into a dish. -
A Portrait of Bolette Berg with a Hand Behind the Head
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Bolette Berg poses in a white gown and headpiece. One hand is behind Bolette's head while the other loosely holds a small glass pitcher. -
A Portrait of Marie Høeg in Traditional Women's Attire
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses in traditional women's attire, hands behind back gazing into the camera. -
A Portrait of Marie Høeg with a Hat and Cigarette
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography, Smoking Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses in a white shirt and pants with a hat and cigarette. -
An Unknown Person In Traditional Women's Attire Holding an Umbrella
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: An unknown person poses in traditional women's attire with an umbrella over their left shoulder. -
Bolette Berg Sitting in a Chair Holding a Fan
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Bolette Berg poses seated, wearing traditional women's attire with a doleful expression. -
Marie Høeg and an Unknown Individual Crossdressed
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg and an unknown individual pose crossdressed, expressing reversed gender roles for a portrait. -
Marie Høeg and an Unknown Person on a Boat
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg (left) is taking on the masculine gender role, dressed in traditional men's attire and rowing the boat. -
Marie Høeg and Three Others Drinking and Playing Cards
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography, Playing cards Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg (second from the right), in traditional men's attire, and three unknown people, in traditional women's attire, pose for a photograph while playing cards and drinking. Such behavior was c... -
Marie Høeg and Three Unknown People Drinking and Playing Cards
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography, Playing cards Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg, Tuss Description: Marie Høeg (second from the right), in what appears to be masculine attire, and three unknown people, in traditional women's attire, pose for a photograph while playing cards and drinking. Such beh... -
Marie Høeg as a Burglar with a Gun and Money
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Firearms, Gender non-conforming people, Money, Photography, Thieves Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg dressed as a burglar, poses seated at a table counting money beside a gun from a seemingly successful burglary. -
Marie Høeg as a Young Boy with Cigarette
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography, Smoking Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses dressed as a young boy with a cigarette. -
Marie Høeg Dressed in Full Fur Attire
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg is dressed like Norwegian polar heroes, Fritjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. -
Marie Høeg In a Suit with a Mustache
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Marie Høeg In Traditional Men's Attire
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Marie Høeg Looks Sternly at Tuss
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Pets, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg, Tuss Description: Marie Høeg looks sternly at Tuss while holding Tuss' front paws. -
Marie Høeg Proudly Wears a Sweater and Baggy Pants
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg proudly poses wearing a shirt and baggy pants, which would be considered masculine attire in this time. -
Marie Høeg Scolds Tuss
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Pets, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg, Tuss Description: Marie Høeg, dressed in traditional women's attire, scolds Tuss, the dog. -
Marie Høeg Sits in a Chair Wearing a Modified Outfit
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses seated, wearing a revealingly modified version of traditional women's attire. -
Marie Høeg Sits on a Boat with Tuss and Ingeborg Berg
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Pets, Photography, Smoking Subject: Ingeborg Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg (left) sits on a boat beside Tuss and Ingeborg Berg, while the people smoke. -
Marie Høeg Sits on a Pile of Rocks in Traditional Men's Attire
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses seated on a pile of rocks, wearing a shirt and and pants. This outfit would have been considered men's clothing in this time. -
Marie Høeg sits with Tuss and an Unknown Individual at a Table
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Pets, Photography, Sewing Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg, Tuss Description: Marie Høeg (left) is seated beside Tuss, the dog. Across the table is an unknown person sewing what appears to be an apron. The photograph seems to have been taken in Høeg's home. -
Marie Høeg Sitting in a Chair Holding a Book
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Books, Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses seated in a chair holding a book while dressed in traditional women's attire. -
Marie Høeg Sitting in Underwear with a Cigarette
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Photography, Smoking, Underwear Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg sits crosslegged in underwear. A cigarette dangles from Marie's mouth. -
Marie Høeg Wearing a Man's Uniform
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography, Uniforms Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses in a traditional man's uniform. -
Marie Høeg Wearing a Sweater and Baggy Pants
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses facing away from the camera in traditionally masculine clothing. -
Marie Høeg Wearing a Sweater and Pants with a Sword around the Waist
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography, Swords Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses dressed in a sweater and pants with a sword. This would have been considered strictly men's attire in this time. -
Marie Høeg Wearing Pants and a Sweater
Collection: Berg and Høeg Photographs Institution: Preus Museum Creator: Høeg, Marie, Berg, Bolette Date: circa 1895 to circa 1903 Topics: Clothing, Gender non-conforming people, Gender roles, Photography Subject: Bolette Berg, Marie Høeg Description: Marie Høeg poses in clothing that would have been considered strictly men's clothing in this time. -
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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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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Dan Leno as "Mother Goose" performing at Drury Lane. Process print after Bassano, 1902.
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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, 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... -
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... -
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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Portrait of Zelma Rawlston
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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’. -
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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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 ... -
Portrait of Minnie Brune (1)
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1900s Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography Subject: Minnie Tittell Brune Description: Minnie Tittell Brune was an actress and male impersonator and appeared in music hall variety throughout the 19th and 20th century. -
Portrait of Minnie Tittell Brune (2)
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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... -
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... -
Amy Bock
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An actor, in drag, called "Aunt Sammy", in an inset portrait. Photographic postcard, ca. 1905.
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Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquis of Anglesey, seated in drag by a tree. Photograph, 1905.
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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 -
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... -
George Robey in drag. Photographic postcard, 190-.
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Louis Vernassier in drag poses with a harp. Process print, 1906.
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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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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 Vincent in drag holding a drinking glass. Process print, ca. 1905-1910.
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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... -
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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People at Rickmansworth, Herts., some in drag, gather outside at a swimmming gala. Photographic postcard, 1908.
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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... -
Amy Bock as Percy Carol Redwood (2)
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Amy Bock dressed in men's clothing
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand Creator: Stuart, Henrietta Date: circa 1909 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Gender expression Subject: Amy Maud Bock, Percy Carol Redwood Description: A photograph of Amy Maud Bock dressed in men's clothing circa 1909. -
Amy Maud Bock
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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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E. Leslie Lloyd in drag as a Pierrette. Photographic postcard, 1909.
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Amy Bock Dressed as a Man
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Letter signed by PC Redwood
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand Creator: Bock, Amy Date: Apr. 17, 1909 Topics: Bible, Crossdressing, Gender expression, Gender identity Subject: A. Sligo, Amy Maud Bock, Percy Carol Redwood Description: A letter dated April 17th, 1909, signed by P. C. Redwood. -
Men's pyjamas worn by Amy Bock as Percy Carol Redwood
Collection: Clothing Collection Institution: Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand Creator: Stuart, Henrietta Date: Apr. 21, 1909 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Gender expression Subject: Amy Maud Bock, Percy Carol Redwood Description: A photo of men's pajamas worn by Amy Maud Bock dated April 21st, 1909. -
Amy Bock as Percy Carol Redwood
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand Creator: Stuart, Henrietta Date: May 3, 1909 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Gender expression Subject: Amy Maud Bock, Percy Carol Redwood Description: A portrait of Amy Maud Bock dated May 3rd, 1909. -
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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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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Arthur Stigant in drag. Photographic postcard, 1910 (?).
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Clem Matthews in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Four Dutch servicemen, one in drag, standing on snowy ground near residential property. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Lawrie in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Lawrie in male clothes. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Photograph of Amy Maud Bock
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R. Bertin in character as Mademoiselle Foscolo. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1910 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Robert Bertin was a skilled impersonator of some of the most stars of the French popular theatre. Here he is in drag wearing a flowery dress and holding a perfume spray-bottle in the character of M... -
Robert Bertin in drag as a geisha. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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Three actors (George, Joey and Jock Preston), one in drag, pose lighting cigarettes. Photographic postcard, 1910.
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Two men in drag wearing face masks and patterned robes, holding fans. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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A man in drag wearing a very large hat with a veil, stands in front of a painted backdrop, with dense foliage. Photographic postcard, 1911.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1911 Topics: Female impersonators Description: He is holding a plush velvet muff and is wearing very distinctive costume. Very sophisticated amateur drag at Stratford-on-Avon in 1911. This man makes a convincing woman, although the costume is r... -
Maitland Cecil Melville Wills, in drag, posing in a black corset and heavy skirt; on Shrove Tuesday 1911. Photographic postcard, 1911.
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Three actors, two in drag, posing in cowboy costumes. Photographic postcard, 1911.
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Portrait of Kitty Doner (1)
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Whiffenpoofs (in tutus)
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Yale University Libraries Creator: Date: May 13, 1912 Topics: Crossdressing, Musicians, Photographs, Photography, Students' clubs Subject: Esmond Paul O'Brien, Louie Linder, Pomery Tucker Francis Description: Whiffenpoofs (en tutus) of 1912 with Louie Linder (top hat) surrounded by Mohicans, a Yale social club, in front of Chittenden Library The man with the snare drum is Pomery Tucker Francis, BA 19... -
Fred Hutchings in character; performing on stage. Process print, 191-.
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George Scholey in drag. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Portrait of Hetty Urma
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Portrait of Julian Eltinge (1)
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Tiki Carpenter in drag as "The dancing Australian". Photographic postcard, ca. 1927.
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A British prisoner of war in drag, performing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The soldier is one of the stars of the Timbertown Follies, Mr. P.R. ("Mollie") MorganHe is dressed up for one of the many revues staged by some of the 1,500 or so members of the First Royal Naval B... -
A British prisoner of war in drag, wearing a delicate short dress, leans towards the viewer with his hands on his hips. Photographic postcard by E. Ohle, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: He is wearing a decorative head band and is standing on stage with dark background scenery. Prisoner of war 'Vera' in camp drag in World War I. The camp is not identified, but presumably near the R... -
A couple of sailors, one in drag, pose together on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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A couple, one in drag, pose together on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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A drag pearly queen and her two kings pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The pearly queens appear relaxed posing in front of a blank sheet. Possibly a World War I concert party group, but if so subject matter is unusual -
A French prisoner of war posing in drag at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in drag poses standing by a table with a vase of flowers. The drag is in the high fashion of 1912: harem pants as influenced by the Russian Ballet and a wide brimmed feather trimmed hat. The ... -
A man in drag, poses wearing delicate attire; curled up on a piece of furniture. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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A man in drag poses wearing delicate attire; curled up on a piece of furniture. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: 'Elaine' has signed this lovely shot of himself in Middle Eastern drag, and dedicated it to 'Dolly'. A member of The Temple Belles concert party in France, World War I. We do not know which unit th... -
A man in drag sits pensively on a chair, on the deck of a ship. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man wears high-laced Jester boots and a headscarf, and could be playing the character of a pirate. Same subject as another photograph (Wellcome Library no. 2043350i) -
A man in drag, wearing a large bonnet, leans on a parasol whilst standing in front of a brick building. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Amateur cross dressing. A man dressed in elaborate lady's costume of ca. 1910, grinning broadly in an outdoor setting. European, possibly Belgian -
A man in ornate drag sits in a dog-cart and is pulled along the road by a man dressed in Chinese patterned robes and hat. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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A performer in drag poses on stage wearing a head garment with sprawling feathers. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag faces the viewer, wearing a thinly-layered dress while holding a flowery prop, in front of a well-painted backdrop. An unidentified drag performer, World War I period. Highly profes... -
A prisoner of war acting in an internment camp in Dülmen, performing in drag, wearing a white dress and a dark hat. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in drag poses in front of a painted leafy background, holding a parasol (?) across his back. A convincing drag act at Dülmen internment camp. The subject 'Launay' is possibly a semi-professio... -
A prisoner of war dressed in drag. Photographic postcard by L. Soudan, 191-.
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A prisoner of war in drag, wearing a dress and white cloak, poses mid-movement with arms outstretched. Photographic postcard by Albert Melzer, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is wearing small heels and a decorative head garment on stage. Unidentified prisoner of war camp drag. The costume is rather amateurishly produced using expensive materials: silk, m... -
A quick-change performer known as "Lanzetta"; inset in many small portraits. Photographic postcard by F. Célis, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A montage of French (?) female impersonator 'Lanzetta', presumably a quick-change artist from the large number (twenty) of female characters making up the composite -
A sailor called William Mills in drag and in naval uniform. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Unusual World War I period photograph showing Able Seaman William Mills in and out of costume as Lady Poppam. The image of William Mills ain drag appears to have been cutout and placed on a pencil-... -
A sailor in drag leans on a high stool, in front of patterned scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.