Two performers in front of a painted backdrop.

Date:
[between 1880 and 1890?]
Reference:
3320275i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work

Description

Black and white photograph of two men, one wearing in a jacket, trousers, waistcoat and top hat holding a cane, and one wearing a vertically striped dress, wide brimmed hat with feathers holding an umbrella. Both men are performing in blackface

Please be aware that this item contains racist depictions.

Publication/Creation

Caversham : Joseph Green, [between 1880 and 1890?]

Physical description

1 photograph : process print ; 16.7 x 10.7 cm

Notes

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

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3320275i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album on drag and female impersonation

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