Harry Vernon (?) Capell in drag as "Irene ?". Photographic postcard, ca. 1918.

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<p>He wears a black and white low-cut dress and a large headdress trimmed with fur, circa 1918. The pose and costume are similar to those of World War I concert party drag.  The question mark following Irene printed on the postcard suggests they perform with an androgynous gender expression.</p>

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Harry Vernon(?) Capell as "Irene ?".

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