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  1. Ta'ovala (overskirt)

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Tagiilima, Asomaliu
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Fashion, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Description: This is a garment designed by Asomaliu Tagiilima derived from a formal garment worn by Samoan, Tongan, and Fijian men, and features the vibrant colors and use of natural and manufactured materials ...
  2. Photograph of Carmen at Miss NZ Drag Queen Ball

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Clark, Fiona
    Date: 1975
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a color photograph of Carmen Rupe at the Miss NZ Drag Queen Ball in Auckland.
  3. Photograph of Chrissy Witoko at The Evergreen Club

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Clark, Fiona
    Date: circa 1989
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Chrissy Witoko, Evergreen Lounge
    Description: This is a color photograph of Chrissy Witoko seated at The Evergreen Club in Wellington.
  4. Carmen Doll

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This doll was owned by Carmen Rupe,
  5. Diamante Tiara

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This tiara was worn by Carmen Rupe.
  6. Red Headdress

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This red sequin and feather headdress was owned and worn by Carmen Rupe.
  7. Painting of Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Langlois, J
    Date: 1997
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people), Painting
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is an acrylic painting on canvas of Carmen Rupe with a snake by J Langlois.
  8. Photograph of Carmen's Curio Store

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen's Curio store.
  9. Silver Dress Outfit

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is the silver sequin dress outfit worn by Carmen Rupe.
  10. Photograph of Performers

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of a group of drag performers, including Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe, sitting at a table from Johnny Croskery’s photograph album.
  11. Photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe from Johnny Croskery’s photograph album.
  12. Photograph of Carmen Rupe and Two Other Performers

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Johnny Croskery, Carmen Rupe and another drag performer.
  13. Photograph of Performer on Stage

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of a drag performer from Johnny Croskery's photograph album.
  14. Photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1980
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Johnny Croskery
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Johnny Croskery and Carmen Rupe. From Johnny Croskery’s photograph album.
  15. Voodoo Doll Decorated by Carmen Rupe

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a voodoo doll decorated by Carmen Rupe.
  16. Photograph of Carmen Rupe with Jewel Necklace

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Carter-Hansen, Jill
    Date: circa 1986
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed color photograph of Carmen Rupe wearing a jewel necklace. The back is signed in black ink by Carmen Rupe.
  17. Portrait of Carmen Rupe Topless

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe topless. The back has information about the photograph in black ink.
  18. Photo of Carmen Standing with a Plate

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe standing with a plate. There is another person standing behind her.
  19. Photo of Carmen Seated with a Plate

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe seated with a plate and some other people standing around her.
  20. Photo of Carmen with Her Arms Around Two People

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe standing at a table with her arms around two seated people.
  21. Photo of Carmen Rupe with a Group

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator: Westra, Ans
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe with a group.
  22. Silver and Fur Headdress

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a silver and fur headdress belonging to Carmen Rupe.
  23. Drawing of Carmen's Curios on Cuba Street

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed drawing of Carmen's Curios Shoppe signed by Carmen Rupe on the back in black ink.
  24. Framed Photograph of Carmen's Coffee Lounge

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe, Carmen's Coffe Lounge
    Description: This is a framed photograph of Carmen's Coffee Lounge with information about the photograph written on the back in black ink.
  25. The Balcony Menu Folder

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This folder held the menu for The Balcony on Victoria Street, a Wellington strip club run by Carmen Rupe, from the late 1960s to 1970s.