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An actor in drag, posing on a stile in a field. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.
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People, one in drag, thrashing around in a river. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1920 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag has an upset expression while clothed and wearing a bonnet. A man to the left has his face painted black and is wearing a hat, as he focuses on someone in the water. Mixed bathing, ... -
Three actors in drag, posing in a variety of costumes; in front of a basket on the floor. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Actors, one in drag, performing on stage as "The Curios". Photographic postcard, ca. 1918-1920.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1918? to 1920? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is wearing white and stands to the right of the stage, with a line of men in white suits, all adopting the same pose of pointing towards the man in drag. Some of the men's faces are... -
A sailor in drag, wearing a long coat and hat, sits reading in a garden. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1920 Topics: Female impersonators Description: 'Gaby', one of many imitators of the French revue star Gaby Deslys, engrossed in reading Jules Vernes' Twenty thousand leagues under the sea, comfortably seated in a deck chair in the garden in ful... -
Three soldiers, two in drag, pose in costume. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1920 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A soldier in drag dressed as a lady is seated in the centre, with (left) a man in white tuxedo and (right) a man in drag dressed as a maid. There are glimpses of others in the background. Army Camp... -
A man in drag, holding a feather, performing in the play 'A country girl'. Photographic postcard, 1920.
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A man dressed in drag as a cowgirl. Photographic postcard, ca. 1915-1920.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1915? to 1920? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A humorous photograph of ca. 1915-1920 taken at the Fancy Dress Studio, Tottenham Court Road, London. A gawky and lantern-jawed 'cowgirl' in a terrible wig poses with a taxidermy horse -
Seven men on stage set of "The seven acorns". Photographic postcard, 1918-1920.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1918 to 1920? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Six men in evening dress and a man seated on a prop in drag. A concert party on the ill-fated battleship HMS Royal Oak, circa 1918-20 (the ship was sunk after being torpedoed in Scapa Flow in Octob... -
"Queenie", a young man in drag. Photograph by Deardens Studios, 1921.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1921 Topics: Female impersonators Description: 'Queenie' looks sweet but a bit tragic in an over-ambitious draped chiffon outfit that was beyond the skills of her dressmaker. Typical of working–class boys dressing up for fun, this costume was p... -
Andy Paterson in drag. Photographic postcard, 1921.
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Chris Bennett in drag sits on stage, wearing a feathered head garment. Process print, 1921.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1921 Topics: Female impersonators Description: He poses in a relaxed manner wearing a low-cut dress. Chris Bennett, on an autographed real photo postcard publicising 'Splinters' revue (see Wellcome Library 2044972i), appearing at Nottingham in ... -
An actor in drag, poses mid-dance, wearing a feathered head garment and a tassled dress. Photographic postcard, 1921.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1921 Topics: Female impersonators Description: He stands on an animal-skin rug in front of decorative fabric. Stan Bennett in 'Splinters', dressed in an exotic outfit influenced by the silent-screen vamp Theda Bara. Stan Bennett was one of the ... -
An actor in drag wearing a light dress and styled hair, poses in front of a black background. Photographic postcard by Vernon Studio, 1921.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1921 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag (Stan Bennett?) gazes at the viewer and points his toes to the ground with his left foot. The card is autographed by Stan Bennett, one of the original members of the 'Splinters' tro... -
Bert Errol, in character, wearing a shiny black dress. Process print, 1922.
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A comedy wedding with the bride in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1922.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1922 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A clown, sailor, the groom, bride and another character in drag. The cap tally on the only man in uniform in this group names the Royal Naval Division, which was disbanded in 1919. However, the sup... -
Reg Stone wearing smart men's attire. Process print, 1923.
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People gathered outside a building wearing various costumes, some in drag. Photographic postcard, 1924.
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A performer in drag, wearing a black dress and tiara, leaning on a chair. Photographic postcard by W. Aspden, 1924.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1924 Topics: Female impersonators Description: He is glancing at the viewer with his body side-on, possibly in a dressing room. 'Bobbie' in comedy drag at Bangor in 1924, photographed by W. Aspden. One of the many drag acts that enjoyed increas... -
Cecil Beaton, in drag; dressed in a tight-fitting lamé dress. Photograph, ca. 1925.
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Cecil Beaton, in drag; dressed in a patterned dress. Photograph, ca. 1925.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1925 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Cecil Beaton in elegant early-1920s drag, whilst at Cambridge, wearing a very large hat and glancing to one side. Every detail of costume, hair, maquillage and accessories are as perfect as one mig... -
Bert Errol, in character, wearing an elaborate white dress. Process print, 1925.
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Cecil Beaton in theatrical drag, with others. Photograph by Hill & Saunders , ca. 1925.
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Bert Errol, in drag, dressed as a bride. Photographic postcard by Apeda, 192-.
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Eddie, a man in drag poses for a close-up, wearing a pearl necklace and styled hair. Photographic postcard, ca. 1925.