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He is the Greatest of the Chinese Actors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Theater Subject: Ada Rehan, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai, Merchant of Venice Description: This item is an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about China actor and female impersonator, Fon Chong Mai. This article talks about his talent as an actor, Chinese theater, and his im... -
High Jinks for Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Koong Ming, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: This item includes a clipping from the Boston Herald detailing a performance starring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
History of the Woman Claiming to be a Man and Marrying Another Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 10, 1883 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Marriage, Meetings Subject: Delia Derthick, Frank Dubois, Tribune Description: The Benton Weekly Record (Benton, Montana) -
How to Determine Doubtful Sex
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: American Antiquarian Society Creator: The London Lancet Date: Feb. 20, 1860 Topics: Crossdressers, Gender identity, Marriage, Medical examinations, Psychology, Suicide Subject: Harry Stokes -
Hyde & Behman’s Theater.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 8, 1882 Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Davene's Colossal Allied Attractions, Ella Wesner, Hyde & Behman's Theater, St. George Hussey, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Hyde & Behman’s Theater." Detailing the acts at Hyde & Behamn's Theater, including Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
I. McCorker, Esq.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: McCorker, I. Date: 1891 Topics: Black people, Burlesque (Theater), LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Florence Hines, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company Description: Article in the Times-Observer that mentions Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator. -
I Play the Part
Collection: Art Works Institution: Yale University Libraries Creator: Date: 1888 Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Portrait prints, Stipple engraving, English, Theatre, Visual arts Subject: Constant Couple, George Farquhar, Margaret Woffinton, William Hogarth Description: Portrait, half-length, looking at the viewer, with her hand in her waistcoat; in the character of Sir Harry Wildair in Farquhar's Constant couple. -
Illustration of Mary Jones (1836)
Collection: Art Works Institution: Transas City Creator: H.R. Robinson Date: 1836 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Crossdressing Subject: Mary Jones, Peter Sewally Description: Content Warning: This item contains racist and transphobic imagery. Text at the bottom reads: "The Man-Monster, Peter Sewally, alias Mary Jones, &c&c Sentenced 18th June 1836 to 5 years im... -
Impersonator Willis: Arrest of an Alleged St. Louisman in New York
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Transas City Creator: The Republic Bureau Date: Feb. 19, 1895 Topics: Androgyny, Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender identity, Police, Social norms, Taboos Subject: Charles Willis -
In Japanese Theaters
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Hageman, Maurice Date: 1897 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Hanshira, Hiakunoskeh, Japanese People Description: Minneapolis Journal article discussing Japan's best female impersonators, Hanshira and Hiakunoskeh. -
In Male Attire
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 20, 1879 Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Unemployment Subject: Madge Rivers Description: Evening Star (Washington, D.C.) -
In Male Attire: Remarkable Career of a Female Who Passed for a Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Transas City Creator: Terra Haute Gazette Date: Sep. 20, 1875 Topics: Androgyny, Arrests, Dance, Female impersonators, Law, Minstrel shows, Music, Police, Theatre, Theatre groups Subject: Ella Seigen, John Johnson, St. Leon -
In Man's Attire: Catherine Coombs Worked with Men for Years
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1897 Topics: Artists, Crossdressing, Femininities, LGBTQ+ relationships, Marriage, Masculinities Subject: Catherine Coombs, Charley Wilson, London Telegraph -
In Man's Attire Tenants an Ark
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 24, 1897 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Gender diversity, Passing (Gender), Police Subject: Babe Bean -
In Marietta!
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 9, 1899 Topics: Crossdressing, Imprisonment, Labour, Passing (Gender), Prisons Subject: Bert Glenn, Cora Alice Cunningham, Ellis Glenn, Jake Kauf Description: Marietta Daily Leader (Marietta, Ohio)
