George Coutts in drag. Photographic postcard, 194-.
- Date:
- [between 1940 and 1949]
- Reference:
- 2045198i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
- Online
About this work
Description
Photograph of George Coutts showing head and shoulders. He is wearing a flower pinned into a dark styled wig, makeup, a fur coat and veil.
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [between 1940 and 1949]
Physical description
1 photograph : print ; 13.8 x 8.7 cm
Contributors
Related material
Image of another person in the same costume: Wellcome Collection 2045200i (b20452007)
Lettering
George Coutts
To Mr. & Mrs. Lucas, sincerely yours George (written in black ink, bottom recto)
Lettering printed in black on bottom recto
Notes
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "George Coutts, drag performer in post-WW2 touring revue. He is draped in silver fox fur. The image is extensively re-touched. Hand signature and dedication."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2045198i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Photograph album labelled ‘Drag'
Location Status Access Closed storesNote