A performer standing in front of a painted backdrop.

Date:
[between 1880 and 1900?]
Reference:
3320263i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Description

Black and white photograph of a man wearing a long dress with a floral pattern cinched at the waist and a long dark styled wig, holding a feathered fan. A newspaper cutting has been pasted on the verso, presumed to be a review of the performance.

Publication/Creation

Cambridge : Messrs Stearn, [between 1880 and 1900?]

Physical description

1 photograph : albumen print ; 15.3 x 11 cm

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Notes

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

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3320263i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album on drag and female impersonation

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