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Credit
George Robey in drag as the Queen of Hearts. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
George Robey in drag as the Queen of Hearts.
- Date:
- [between 1905 and 1907]
- Reference:
- 2064133i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
- Online
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced April 2022 George Robey in drag. Photographic postcard, 190-.
Description
Photograph of George Robey wearing a tiara and dress showing head and shoulders.
Publication/Creation
[London] : Rotary photo E.C, [between 1905 and 1907]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 13.7 x 8.6 cm.
Contributors
Lettering
Mr. George Robey, "The Queen of Hearts"
Dear Mabel / Sorry I / shall be unable to / come to the Dance / Friday. Thanks very / much for offering / to put me up for / the night. Hope you / are all well. / With love from / Ellie
Lettering typed on bottom recto and written in black ink, left verso
Notes
'The Queen of Hearts' was produced in 1905, and considered at the time to be quite risqué due to Robey's doubles-entendres as the haughty Queen.
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2064133i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Photograph album labelled ‘Drag'
Location Status Access Closed stores