Photograph of Vesta Tilley.

Date:
[1913?]
Reference:
3305657i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work

Description

Black and white photograph of Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), an English music hall performer and well-known male impersonator, dressed in a long dress, hat and white gloves in front of a painted backdrop.

Publication/Creation

London : The Philco Publishing Co., [1913?]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 13.7 x 8.7 cm.

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Lettering

Inscription written in pencil on the verso

Notes

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

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3305657i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity

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