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<p>The characters are in a long line across the stage, some are seated, others standing, in a variety of costumes including 'realistic' and comic drag, during a World War I concert party. Lanterns hang from the stage set. </p>

Military, naval, and prisoner-of-war camp drag

The James Gardiner Collection. Photographs.

James Gardiner Collection: photographs of military, naval, and prisoner-of-war camp drag.

Sailors in theatrical costume. Photographic postcard, 1919.

Four sailors performing in the play 'The Great Casimir'. Photographic postcard, 1918.

Eleven sailors performing in a play on the Ark Royal. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Three sailors with arms round each other. Photographic postcard, 1917.

Seven sailors standing together on deck. Photographic postcard, 1918.

A re-enactment of the speech by Queen Elizabeth I at Tilbury before the Spanish Armada. Postcard, ca. 1929.

Seven men on stage set of "The seven acorns". Photographic postcard, 1918-1920.

Nine men dressed up on deck. Photographic postcard, 192-.

Five men dressed in theatrical costume including a bride and groom

Characters on the set of a play. Photographic postcard. 191-.

Two men in elaborate drag. Photographic postcard. 192--.

Eleven men on a large stage set. Photographic postcard. 192-.

Venie Clements and Bert Edwards acting in "La danse des Apaches". Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.

Two men in drag acting on stage. Photographic postcard. 1905-1910.

Actors performing at a prisoner of war camp in Osnabrück. Photographic postcard. 1916.

Men on a large stage set. Photographic postcard. 191- - 192-.

Three actors performing at a prisoner of war camp in Münster. Photographic postcard, ca. 1916.

Actors performing at a prisoner of war camp in Münster. Photographic postcard. 1916.

Servicemen in Malta performing a play, some in drag. Photographic postcard by R. Ellis, ca. 1918.

Three men performing a scene from a play. Photographic postcard. 191-.

Servicemen performing a play, in front of the stage. Photographic postcard. 191-.

Two men seated together on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British servicemen in drag playing characters in a play. Photograph, ca. 1918.

British servicemen in drag acting out a cooking class. Photograph, 191-.

British servicemen performing a sketch on the power of the press. Photograph, 191-.

Four British servicemen performing a sketch with vehicles. Photograph, 191-.

British servicemen performing a sketch. Photograph, 191-.

British airforce servicemen performing a sketch, striking an animated pose. Photograph, 1918.

British servicemen dancing in a line, some are in drag. Photograph, ca. 1918.

Actors gathered around a man in drag. Photographic postcard by The Fancy Dress Studio, 191-.

Actors performing 'L'idée de Françoise'. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Soldiers watching a revue. Colour process print, ca. 1916, after J. Thiriar.

Sailors with men in drag outside a building. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Actors sitting in front of an ambulance train, some in drag. Photograph, 191-.

French or Belgian soldiers performing "Les phares Soubigou". Photographic postcard, 191-.

A sailor holds hands with a man in elaborate drag. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two actors performing for "The Timbertown Follies" at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A soldier in drag modelling for "The Timbertown Follies" at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A British prisoner of war in drag, performing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two soldiers embracing on a bale of hay, one in drag. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A prisoner of war dressed in drag. Photographic postcard by L. Soudan, 191-.

Fred Penley dressed as a clown holding a wreath, performing for "The Timbertown Follies" at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A person dressed as a mermaid. 

Two British soldiers dressed smartly, performing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Russian prisoners of war in smart attire performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

Two British soldiers performing as clowns for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British prisoners of war in smart attire performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 1916-1917.

Ern and Chick, two actors, Chick in drag, pose in summer attire. Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

French prisoners of war performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

A Ukrainian prisoner of war performing a dance at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

A French prisoner of war posing in drag at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

British prisoners of war performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus, with Dover cliffs backdrop. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Russian prisoners of war performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus, with flower-bed prop. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two English prisoners of war dressed for a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Actors performing French theatre at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British prisoners of war posing in beach attire for a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Thiran, 191-.

British prisoners of war in cowboy and cowgirl costumes posing at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

Two men, one in drag, posing in front of a doorway. Photograph, 191-.

British prisoners of war performing at a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

Harold Chapman and Mark Leslie performing a revue for the Bow Bells. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Con Oram laces A.P. Holland (in drag) into a boned corset in a show for the Bow bells concert party. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Harold Chapman in drag poses with Mark Leslie dressed as a Golliwog, in an act for the Bow Bells. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Dick Horn and Harry Brandon dressed as pantomime dames for the Bow Bells concert party. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A.P. Holland in drag posing for the Bow Bells concert party. Photographic postcard, 191-.

French prisoners of war, one in drag, performing a show at Sennelager prisoner of war camp in Germany. Photographic postcard, 1918.

L'Alouette and Arthur Frith of 'The Goods' concert party, posing on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A French prisoner of war in drag acting in an internment camp in Dülmen. Photographic postcard, ca. 1917.

An actor from the troupe "The Goods", in drag as "L'Alouette". Photographic postcard, 191-.

Private Webster (known as L'Alouette) in drag, posing for a portrait. Photographic postcard, ca. 1916.

A soldier in drag, dressed in a bonnet and holding an umbrella. Photographic postcard, 191-.

An man in drag as "Gertie" wearing a checked coat. Photographic postcard, 1916.

Four soldiers posing, three in drag, with an injured soldier seated in the centre. Photographic postcard, 191-.

An sailor poses in drag, wearing heavy fabric and a headband. Photographic postcard, ca. 1915-1916.

A convalescent soldier (Lance-Corporal R.C. Thomas) poses in drag, wearing a silk dress and sitting with a mourning veil. Photographic postcard, 1916.

An soldier in a concert party poses in drag, wearing white and holding a chair, standing in front of a train. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Harry Smallwood and another man stand in a field, one in drag and the other wearing Turkish inspired costume. Photographic postcard, 1925-.

A drag pearly queen and her two kings pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A man in drag sits pensively on a chair, on the deck of a ship. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors sitting down, surrounding a man in drag seated in the centre. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors performing "Carry On". Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two amateur actors embrace on the deck of a ship; one is in drag, the other is kneeling on one knee. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A young man in elaborate drag sits in front of a painted sky backdrop. Photographic postcard, 1934.

A man dressed in drag as a cowgirl. Photographic postcard, ca. 1915-1920.

A man wearing a white dress sits playing the piano. Photographic postcard, 192-.

Two men actors in drag, with contrasting expressions, stand in front of a plain background. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two soldiers playing in a military concert party embrace: one is in drag and the other is wearing a kilt. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Four British prisoners of war at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus, posing as lovers. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Members of a military concert party during World War I. Photographic postcard, ca. 1916.

Two members of a military concert party pose on stage: one is in drag with a large hat and pigtails. Photographic postcard, 1915-1916.

Dan Godfrey dressed in Pierrette costume, performing for "The Timbertown Follies" at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two sailors (?) on board ship: one in drag is playing a guitar. Photographic postcard, 1907.

A French prisoner of war acting in an internment camp in Dülmen, performing in drag, wearing a long white dress. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two sailors, one in drag, embracing while sitting on a stage balcony. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Six sailors, one in drag, pose for a group portrait on the deck of H.M.S. St. George. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A sailor in drag sits on the deck of a ship in bright sunlight. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A sailor on H.M.S St. Vincent, in drag as a bride in a performance of 'The Great Casimir'. Photographic postcard, 1918.

Sailors on H.M.S Dominion, one in bridal drag, conduct a mock wedding on Christmas Day. Photographic postcard, 1915.

An actor, in drag, performing English theatre at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two sailors, one in drag, pose on deck holding props. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors in drag, pose on stage as "The Blackthorns". Photographic postcard, 191-.

Actors, some in drag, performing at a prisoner of war camp in Belgium. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors, some in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two amateur actors, both in drag, confront each other on stage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

Amateur actors, some in drag, are having tea on stage. Photographic postcard, 192-.

Two amateur actors, both in drag, having a drink on stage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

Amateur actors in drag, wearing white dresses and dancing on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

People at Rickmansworth, Herts., some in drag, gather outside at a swimmming gala. Photographic postcard, 1908.

German actors, some in drag, gather on stage at a party. Photographic postcard, 1930-45.

People gathered outside a building wearing various costumes, some in drag. Photographic postcard, 1924.

Amateur actors, one in drag, perform a scene on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

The "Döberitz Empire" stage and seating, at a prisoner of war camp in Döberitz, Germany. Process print, 1916.

Actors, some in drag, pose for a group portrait, in front of a large wooden doorway. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Entertainers, one in drag, pose in a line in front of foliage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Russian soldiers in drag, posing very close together, in front of a plain background. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two sailors pose on stage, holding up a drink. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two sailors, one in drag, sit on stage at a table, in front of very detailed scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Sailors, some in drag, stand on stage performing a scene. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Sailors, some in drag, performing a scene on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Sailors posing as a couple, one in drag, as they embrace through a window. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A sailor in drag leans on a high stool, in front of patterned scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Sailors on stage in mid-pose, wearing a variety of costumes. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A couple of sailors, one in drag, pose together on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A couple, one in drag, pose together on stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British soldiers, two in drag, pose for a group portrait, in front of a detailed backdrop. Photographic postcard, 191-.

German prisoners of war, one in drag, propose a toast during a performance at Leigh prisoner of war camp, Lancashire. Photographic postcard by H. Attenborough, 191-.

British prisoners of war posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British prisoners of war, one in drag, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British soldiers in France, one in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two British prisoners of war, one in drag, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British soldiers in a concert party, one in drag, pose as "The Whizz Bangs". Postcard, 191-.

British prisoners of war performing a circus act for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Four British prisoners of war, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

British prisoners of war, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Actors dressed as a clowns, performing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Sailors, some in drag, pose as three couples on the deck of a ship. Photographic postcard, 192-.

British prisoners of war, one in drag, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Process print, 191-.

Passengers on RMS Armadale Castle, some in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 1933.

Amateur actors, some in drag, pose on stage in "Gee-Whizz". Photographic postcard, 1917.

A man in drag, poses wearing delicate attire; curled up on a piece of furniture. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A man in drag poses wearing delicate attire; curled up on a piece of furniture. Photographic postcard, 191-.

French or Belgian prisoners of war, one in drag, performing a scene from "L'anglais tel qu'on le parle" at Friedberg Camp, Germany. Photographic postcard, 1917.

French prisoners of war, some in drag, in a performance of "Les maris de Léontine" at Sennelager prisoner of war camp in Germany. Photographic postcard, 1918.

A theatre set with a piano beside it and a portrait of a woman mounted at the foot of the stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors, some in drag, pose on a crowded stage. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Soldiers, one in drag, performing in the concert party "The Goods". Photographic postcard, 1918.

Amateur actors, some in drag, performing in the troupe "The Goods". Photographic postcard, 1918.

Soldiers, some in drag, performing in the concert party "The Goods". Photographic postcard, 1918.

Soldiers, some in drag, performing in the concert party "The Goods". Photographic postcard, 191-.

Actors, some in drag; with the attention focused on a character sitting at a table. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors, one in drag, known as "The Bowbells"; posing for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, performing a play at Friedberg camp, Germany . Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors, some in drag, posing on stage for a group portrait. Photographic postcard by E. Pye, 191-.

Soldiers, one in drag, performing in a concert party as "The Bow Bells"; posing for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

French prisoners of war, one in drag, gather round a small wooden table. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Prisoners of war, some in drag, posing on stage in 'Miquette et sa mere' at Sennelager prisoner of war camp in Germany. Photographic postcard, 191-.

German soldiers, some in drag, pose round a table at a concert party. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, sit at a table within a very detailed stage set at Friedberg camp, Germany. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, pose on stage for a group portrait; at Sennelager prisoner of war camp in Germany. Photographic postcard, 1918.

Soldiers, some in drag, pose on stage; two men in drag face each other in the centre. Photographic postcard, 191-.

French prisoners of war performing a play at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 1916-1917.

Concert party performers, one in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Concert party performers, some in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Prisoners of war performing a play at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard, 191-.

French prisoners of war performing "Mam'zelle Totoche" at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

Sailors, some in drag, posing for a group portrait within a highly-detailed stage set. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A man in drag (Charlie) sits face-on, wearing detailed costume, with a window painted on the backdrop. Photographic postcard, 1919.

Sailors, one in drag, performing "The Rivals". Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two soldiers, one in drag called "Miss Billy Timmins", are seated in front of a painted backdrop. Photographic postcard, 1917.

A performer in drag poses on stage wearing a head garment with sprawling feathers. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A performer in drag, wearing a black dress and tiara, leaning on a chair. Photographic postcard by W. Aspden, 1924.

Actors, one in drag, performing on stage as "The Curios". Photographic postcard, ca. 1918-1920.

Soldiers, one in drag, with a donkey and cart, posing on the grass in front of trees. Photographic postcard, 191-.

French or Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, posing on stage during a crowded scene of "La dame aux camélias"; at Sennelager prisoner of war camp in Germany. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Amateur actors, some in drag, on stage attending to the death of a female character. Photographic postcard, 191-.

An ensemble cast of British soldiers, some in drag, pose on stage. Photographic postcard, 1919.

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