George William Assheton-Smith in front of a painted backdrop.

  • John Williams
Date:
[1871]
Reference:
3320268i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
  • Pictures

About this work

Description

Black and white photograph of a man standing wearing a white broderie dress, white apron and a dark styled wig holding a cloche.

Publication/Creation

Upper Bangor : John Williams, [1871]

Physical description

1 photograph : albumen print ; 10.3 x 6.3 cm

Lettering

Inscription in black ink on the verso identifies the performer as George William Assheton-Smith (nee Duff) of Vaynol, Bangor, North Wales, 1871.

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3320268i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album on drag and female impersonation

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