George Coutts in drag. Photographic postcard, 194-.

Date:
[between 1940 and 1949]
Reference:
2045198i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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George Coutts in drag. Photographic postcard, 194-. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Description

Photograph of George Coutts showing head and shoulders. He is wearing a flower pinned into a dark styled wig, makeup, a fur coat and veil.

Publication/Creation

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [between 1940 and 1949]

Physical description

1 photograph : print ; 13.8 x 8.7 cm

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Contributors

Related material

Image of another person in the same costume: Wellcome Collection 2045200i (b20452007)

Lettering

George Coutts To Mr. & Mrs. Lucas, sincerely yours George (written in black ink, bottom recto) Lettering printed in black on bottom recto

Notes

The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "George Coutts, drag performer in post-WW2 touring revue. He is draped in silver fox fur. The image is extensively re-touched. Hand signature and dedication."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2045198i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album labelled ‘Drag'

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