Billie Howell performing in a costume with a fur trim.

Date:
[ca. 1918?]
Reference:
2045020i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Credit

Billie Howell performing in a costume with a fur trim. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced November 2022 Billie Howell in drag, performing in a costume with a fur trim. Photograph, ca. 1918.

Description

"Doris ?" (the onstage persona of Billie Howell) twirls in a Poiret-inspired frock appliqued with stars, circa 1918, likely in a military concert party. The question mark following Doris printed on the postcard suggests they perform with an androgynous gender expression.

Publication/Creation

[Place of publication not identified] : K Ltd, [ca. 1918?]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 13.5 x 8.4 cm

Series

Contributors

Lettering

Sincerely yours Doris ? Billie Howell Lettering written in black on bottom recto

Notes

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

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2045020i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album labelled ‘Drag'

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