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  1. A man in ornate drag sits in a dog-cart and is pulled along the road by a man dressed in Chinese patterned robes and hat. Photographic postcard, 191-.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1910 to 1919?
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Private theatricals
  2. A man wearing a white dress sits playing the piano. Photographic postcard, 192-.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1920 to 1929
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: A man in extremely effective and rather sinister drag sits at a piano. The short hair and dark lipstick would indicate mid-1920s. He is sitting side-on with most of his back to the viewer. Fabric f...
  3. A member of the Elvio Comedy Trio in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1905-1910.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1905 to 1910
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: Part of James Gardiner Collection: photograph album labelled ‘Drag’.
  4. A Nighttime Photograph of Protestors Talking as Sylvia Rivera Holds a Sign in the Background

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: Sep. 14, 1970
    Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration
    Description: Black and white photograph of many protestors at Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Sylvia Rivera holds sign and looks onto a group of protestors conversing.
  5. A performer in drag poses on stage wearing a head garment with sprawling feathers. Photographic postcard, 191-.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1910 to 1919?
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: The man in drag faces the viewer, wearing a thinly-layered dress while holding a flowery prop, in front of a well-painted backdrop. An unidentified drag performer, World War I period. Highly profes...
  6. A performer in drag, wearing a black dress and tiara, leaning on a chair. Photographic postcard by W. Aspden, 1924.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1, 1924
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: He is glancing at the viewer with his body side-on, possibly in a dressing room. 'Bobbie' in comedy drag at Bangor in 1924, photographed by W. Aspden. One of the many drag acts that enjoyed increas...
  7. A performer in drag, wearing a large flowery dress, poses with a cigarette on stage. Photographic postcard, ca. 1908-1910.

     
    Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards
    Institution: Wellcome Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1908 to 1910
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Description: The performer is leaning against a small table with a door and curtain in the background. A charming (and almost certainly professional) young man wearing a typical soubrette's outfit, circa 1908-1...
  8. A Performer Sits in a Chair for a Photograph

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan
    Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers
    Subject: Look At Us Now
    Description: A performer in the show, "Look At Us Now", sits in a chair posing in a two-piece dress. This photograph may be of Private First Class Samuel Cohen.
  9. A Person in a Grocery Store

     
    Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: 1961
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club
    Description: A person standing in the produce section of a grocery store clutching several food items.
  10. A Photo Card of Mei Lanfang Holding a Flag

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photo Card of Mei Lanfang posing with a flag over her head.
  11. A Photograph Featuring Marsha P. Johnson and other Gay Liberation Front Members Walking at New York City Hall

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: 1969 to circa 1972
    Topics: Gay rights, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC
    Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Gay Liberation Front members walking in front of New York City Hall. This photo features Marsha P. Johnson.
  12. A Photograph Featuring Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and other Gay Liberation Front Members Holding Up Their Fists at New York City Hall

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: 1969 to circa 1972
    Topics: Gay rights, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC
    Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera
    Description: A photograph featuring Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and other Gay Liberation Front Members holding up their fists at New York City Hall.
  13. A Photograph from the "They Lived It "Out!"" Event, 1998

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Gwenwald, Morgan
    Date: Jan. 23, 1998
    Topics: LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ events, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender community, Transsexual people
    Subject: Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, Rosalyne Blumenstein, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center), They Lived it "Out!"
    Description: A photograph from the "They Lived It 'Out!'" Event, 1998 featuring Rosalyne Blumenstein.
  14. A Photograph from the "They Lived It "Out!"" Event, 1998

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Gwenwald, Morgan
    Date: Jan. 23, 1998
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ people of color, Transfeminine people, Transgender community
    Subject: Gender Identity Project, Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, Performers, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center), They Lived it "Out!"
    Description: A photograph of a performer at the "They Lived It "Out!"" event on January 23, 1998.
  15. A Photograph from the "They Lived It "Out!"" Event, 1998

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Gwenwald, Morgan
    Date: Jan. 23, 1998
    Topics: LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ events, Transgender community
    Subject: Gender Identity Project, Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center), They Lived it "Out!"
    Description: A photograph of a performer at the "They Lived It "Out!"" event on January 23, 1998.