A man in drag singing. Photographic postcard, 193-.

Date:
[between 1930 and 1939]
Reference:
2064351i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Credit

A man in drag singing. Photographic postcard, 193-. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Description

Photograph of a man wearing a black dress and beaded jewellery singing from a score sheet.

Publication/Creation

Gateshead (74 & 76 High West Street) : The Bambridge Art Studios, [between 1930 and 1939]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 13.9 x 8.8 cm

Lettering

Palace Hull (written in pencil, verso)

Notes

The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "A cod opera recital in drag, unidentified performer at the Palace Theatre, Hull. Looks hilarious! The costume is rather good; bias cut velvet with a cowl-neck and lots of jewellery."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2064351i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album labelled ‘Drag'

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