Malcolm Scott in character as Boadicea. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Malcolm Scott as "Bodicea". H. L. & Co. L. Copyright

Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.

The female impersonator Malcolm Scott (1872-1929), in drag wearing thick robes and holding a staff or spear. He is dressed as Boadicea in one of a series of burlesques based on famous female figures in British history. Scott's impersonations of famous female figures from history and popular culture were a big draw at major music halls in the days before World War I. His 'homely' appearance also made him a good pantomime Dame, but he would also burlesque some of the great beauties of the day

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Identifier: wh246s31g
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
Institution: Wellcome Library
Date Issued: 1910 to 1919?
Genre: Photographs
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Topic(s): Female impersonators
Resource Type: Still Image
Analog Format: 1 photograph : photoprint ;
Rights: Copyright undetermined
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