Henry, a man in drag, wearing a white fur stole. Photograph, 1933.

Date:
[ca. 1933]
Reference:
2045090i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Henry, a man in drag, wearing a white fur stole. Photograph, 1933. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

Photograph of a man called Henry wearing make-up, a white fur scarf and dress. The reference to Magic City in the inscription may refer to the Magic City amusements in Paris whose festival halls became a hub for drag balls in the early 1930s.

Publication/Creation

Barcelona (Conde del Asalto 42 Bajos) : Galain, fotografo, [ca. 1933]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 13.8 x 8.5 cm

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Lettering

To Pierre, with my best wishes for your health and happiness in rememberance Magic City. 1933 from Henry (written in black ink, bottom recto)

Notes

The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "Glamour drag with inscription recto which may refer to Chicago World's Fair of 1933. The hair and make-up is heavily influenced by Hollywood actress Joan Crawford, at this time at the heght of her fame."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2045090i

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  • Photograph album labelled ‘Drag'

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