Malcolm Scott in character as a "Gibson Girl". Photographic postcard, 1908.

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<p>The female impersonator Malcolm Scott (1872-1929), in drag wearing a black dress and holding a fan while gazing at the viewer. Scott's impersonations of famous female figures from history and popular culture were a big draw at major music halls in the days before World War I, but also included performances of pantomime dames, and comic burlesque of women popularly considered 'beauties' such as Camile Clifford. Here he is copying the pose and figure of Camille Clifford, the American-Belgian star of 'The Gibson girl', produced in London in 1903. This postcard was sent by Scott to the actress Phyllis Broughton (1862-1926) in 1908.</p>

Malcolm Scott in character as a "Gibson Girl". Photographic postcard, 1908.

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