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

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

The James Gardiner Collection.

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-.

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-.

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

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-.

Two British servicemen, one in drag, between shows in Genoa. Photographic postcard, 1916.

Two amateur actors in drag, wearing elaborate costume. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A sailor called William Mills in drag and in naval uniform. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A soldier who ecaped from the Turks dressed as a woman; advertising the military magazine "The Wide World". Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

Three sailors, two in drag wearing pierrette costumes, pose on deck. Photographic postcard, 191-.

An amateur actor in drag poses with an open parasol, in front of painted scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two amateur actors, one in drag as 'Charley's Aunt', greet each other in front of painted scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A man in drag, holding a feather, performing in the play 'A country girl'. Photographic postcard, 1920.

An amateur actor in drag, wearing a flapper dress and white footwear. Photographic postcard, 1925-1928.

A man in drag wears make-up and is holding flowers, posing for his portrait. Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

Two prisoners of war, one in drag, pose with a chair. Photographic postcard, 191-.

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-.

Two young men in drag wearing Japanese costumes, pose together holding fans, underneath a parasol. Photographic postcard, 1905.

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-.

Members of 'The Stars' concert party, two soldiers in drag and two as pierrots, pose around a bench. Photographic postcard, 1919.

Two men in drag wearing face masks and patterned robes, holding fans. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.

A family, all members wearing grotesque masks, the father in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.

Three soldiers, two in drag, pose in costume. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.

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-.

An amateur actor in drag, holding flowers and a parasol, poses in front of delicately painted backdrop. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A man in drag, wearing a large bonnet, leans on a parasol whilst standing in front of a brick building. Photographic postcard, 191-.

An amateur actor in drag, posing as 'Ninon', wearing a white dress and hat. Photographic postcard, 192-.

Two young men, one in drag, playing rag and bone merchants. Photographic postcard, 192-.

A man in drag posing with an umbrella, with a 3rd prize label attached to his shoulder. Photographic postcard, 192-.

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-.

Two men in drag, one wearing a detailed feathered head garment, pose for a portrait. Photographic postcard by F. Wood, 190-.

A variety programme for the Duke of York's theatre. Photographic postcard, 1924.

Two men, one in drag, dressed as bride and groom. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A man wearing a morning suit holds up his cane and boater. Photographic postcard, 191-.

Two men, one in drag, sit together on a bench. Photographic postcard, 190-.

A man dressed wearing a long coat and a hat bearing the word "Cook", stands outside a building. Photographic postcard, 191-.

An man in drag is wearing a revealing dress and holding a staff, posing with his other hand on his hip. Photographic postcard, 1909.

Two actors, one in drag, pose on garden furniture. Photographic postcard, 1918.

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.

Two actors pose on stage: a man wearing top hat and tails gazes down at a man in drag. Photographic postcard, 192-.

An amateur actor in drag holds up his impressive folded dress to one side. Photographic postcard, 191-.

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

Two men, one in drag, wearing smart attire, pose as a couple within foliage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1900.

Roy and Gus, two music-hall actors, one in drag, converse across a bench. Photographic postcard by Greenfield Bros, 192-.

A sailor in drag posed behind a wooden fence.

Güstrow prisoner of war camp: the interior of the theatre, including a piano. Photographic postcard, 1916.

Two men, both in drag, pose wearing hats and make-up. Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

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

A person wearing a dress, large hat and roller skates, poses holding a basket.

Two actors, one in drag, dancing together on stage. Photographic postcard, 1918.

Two men, one in drag, the other dressed as a cowboy, pose in front of a plain background. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A person poses wearing a long coat with fur trim and a hat with a brooch.

An actor in drag wearing a light dress and styled hair, poses in front of a black background. Photographic postcard by Vernon Studio, 1921.

A man in drag poses wearing a short dress and large bow tie-shaped head garment. Photographic postcard, 192-.

An actor in drag, poses mid-dance, wearing a feathered head garment and a tassled dress. Photographic postcard, 1921.

Eddie, a man in drag poses for a close-up, wearing a pearl necklace and styled hair. Photographic postcard, ca. 1925.

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

An actor in drag, known as "Gertie", poses mid-movement in a white dress. Photographic postcard, 191-.

A prisoner of war in drag, wearing a dress and white cloak, poses mid-movement with arms outstretched. Photographic postcard by Albert Melzer, 191-.

A sailor in drag, wearing a long coat and hat, sits reading in a garden. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.

A performer in drag, wearing a large flowery dress, poses with a cigarette on stage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1908-1910.

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

Eddie Edwards, an actor in drag, wearing a white fabric robe, holding a bouquet of flowers. Photographic postcard by L.E. Muller, 191-.

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-.

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

A group of men, one in drag, swimming and playing in a river.

Amateur actors, some in drag, gather for a group portrait, in a room with a fireplace. Photographic postcard, 192-.

Actors, one in drag, performing "The man From Toronto", pose on set for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 192-.

Soldiers, one in drag, performing in the concert party for Mesopotamia, posing around a piano. Photographic postcard by Hana Studios, 191-.

French prisoners of war, one in drag, performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus, with an elaborate stage set. Photographic postcard, 191-.

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

British prisoners of war, some in drag, posing on stage arm in arm at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.

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

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