The Disney character Goofy as a "gay dog", i.e. a gay man promenading on the sea front. Colour process print, 195-.
- Date:
- [between 1950 and 1959?]
- Reference:
- 2059308i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work
Publication/Creation
Dundee ; London : Valentine & Sons Ltd., [between 1950 and 1959?]
Physical description
1 print : process print, printed in colours ; 13.9 x 8.9 cm.
Contributors
Lettering
I'm quite the gay dog here! By permission of Walt Disney-Mickey Mouse Ltd.
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "The Walt Disney character Goofy walking along the sea front on the south coast of England, attended by sailor-boy Donald Ducks. His "gay" features include a cigarette holder, panama hat, bow tie and waistcoat. Webster's dictionary defined the term 'gay dog ' as 'A man given to licentious self-indulgence'".
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2059308i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Romantic fantasy and comic postcards
Location Status Access Closed stores