A performer in drag, wearing a black dress and tiara, leaning on a chair. Photographic postcard by W. Aspden, 1924.

  • Aspden, W., active approximately 1924-1928.
Date:
1924
Reference:
2043511i
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The James Gardiner Collection.
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A performer in drag, wearing a black dress and tiara, leaning on a chair. Photographic postcard by W. Aspden, 1924. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Description

He is glancing at the viewer with his body side-on, possibly in a dressing room.

Publication/Creation

Bangor : W. Aspden, 1924.

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 8.0 x 12.9 cm

Contributors

Notes

The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "‘Bobbie’ in comedy drag at Bangor in 1924, photographed by W. Aspden. One of the many drag acts that enjoyed increased popularity on the music-hall stages after World War One."
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2043511i

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Where to find it

  • Military, naval, and prisoner-of-war camp drag

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