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Women in costume pose for a large group portrait on the street; for "Oh Marguerite". Photographic postcard, 1923.

Two people in theatrical costume side by side, in front of a painted backrop.

Hannah Snell, a woman who passed as a male soldier. Wood engraving, 1750.

Mary Anne Talbot, a woman who passed as a male soldier and sailor. Engraving by G. Scott, 1804.

Hannah Snell, a woman who passed as a soldier. Mezzotint by J. Young, 1789, after R. Phelps.

Hannah Snell, a woman who passed as a male soldier. Stipple engraving by Maddocks after R. Phelps.

Amazons and military maids : women who dressed as men in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness / Julie Wheelwright.

Miss Hetty King.

The James Gardiner Collection.

Photograph of three girls in theatrical costumes.

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Amazons and military maids : women who dressed as men in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness / Julie Wheelwright.

Women in costume pose for a large group portrait on the street; for "Oh Marguerite". Photographic postcard, 1923.

Miss Hetty King.

The James Gardiner Collection.

Photograph of three girls in theatrical costumes.