Drag Collection

Danny La Rue in 1965
Danny La Rue, female impersonator in 1965

Danny La Rue, female impersonator 1965
Danny La Rue, female impersonator, in front of mirror backstage, 1965

Publicity still for the Hollywood film Some Like It Hot (1959): Director and Producer, Billy Wilder. Marily Monroe with her co-stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in drag

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, dog walking -- a dog on a lead is more likely to want to fight others if you drag him away from every dog you meet. Date: 1927

The Rocky Twins dressed in drag as the Dolly Sisters, Paris, late 1920s late 1920s

The Rocky Twins dressed in drag as the Dolly Sisters, Paris, late 1920s late 1920s

Handley Page HP-80 Victor
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor Landing at Radlett with Drag-Chutes Deployed Date: 1956

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania
Somewhere in France - a concert behind the lines. A concert troupe or divisional entertainment company often made up of a mix of professional and amateur actors

Sangers Circus cyclist, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A lady cyclist (probably a man in drag), one of the performers with Sangers Circus during a visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Foujita in Drag
Japanese painter and engraver, Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968), camping it up in drag, smoking with friends at a cabaret club

The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
The Poor Washerwoman - sung with typhoons of applause by Henri Clark - Music Sheet, written by Walter Hadtings and composed by W. T. Webb

The Penmare Boozy-Doos, Hayle Carnival, Cornwall
The Penmare Boozy-Doos at the Hayle Carnival, Cornwall -- men in drag, in drum majorette costumes. Date: circa 1980s

Dan Leno as Mrs. Twankey 1897
Dan Leno (1860 1904), as Mrs.Twankey in Aladdin at Drury Lane Theatre, London. Leading English music hall comedian and musical theatre actor during the late Victorian era. Date: 1897

Dame Edna Everage
Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage in 1989

Mr Malcolm Scott as Salome
Mr Malcolm Scott, Robert Falcon Scotts Brother (!!). Scott was one of the most famous female impersonators. He started his career as a straight actor at the Theatre Royal in Margate in 1886 but soon

Ella Shields, WW1 entertainment
Ella Shields (1879-1952) music hall entertainer and male impersonator, most famous as Burlington Bertie from Bow dressed up as both a soldier and a sailor during the First World War. Date: 1917

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920. Date: 1920

Hot Rod
Car Photo Library The Car Photo Library: Hot Rod

Royal Horse Artillery Hounds, Shooters Hill, London
Captain Reed-Scot of the Royal Horse Artillery (Woolwich) leading out his draghounds at Shooters Hill, London. The pack consisted of 18 couples of hounds, kept in adjoining kennels to some foxes

Restored by Aesculapius
Poseidons sea-monsters so terrify the horses of Hippolytus that they drag him to death; fortunately Asklepios is able to restore him to life

Italian ballet dancer Sofia Fuoco as a soldier and French dancer Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai by Jean Carolli, 1847
FLO4632474 Italian ballet dancer Sofia Fuoco as a soldier and French dancer Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai by Jean Carolli, 1847

English actress Delphine Marquet as the Marquis in La Veuve de Fifteen Ans by Theaulon and Adolphe
FLO4631951 English actress Delphine Marquet as the Marquis in La Veuve de Fifteen Ans by Theaulon and Adolphe, Theatre des Varieties, 1847

English actress Miss Aline as the First Boatman in Les Potatoes de Potatoes Sick by Dumanoir and Clairville
FLO4631517 English actress Miss Aline as the First Boatman in Les Potatoes de Potatoes Sick by Dumanoir and Clairville, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845

English actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet in drag as Gentil Bernard and Elisabeth Augustine Dupont or Madame Bressant as
FLO4631729 English actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet in drag as Gentil Bernard and Elisabeth Augustine Dupont or Madame Bressant as Claudine in Gentil Bernard, or L'Art d'aimer

English actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet as Gentil Bernard, ou L'Art d'aimer
FLO4631679 English actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet as Gentil Bernard, ou L'Art d'aimer, by Philippe-Francois Dumanoir and Clairville, Theatre des Varietes, 1846

Attempting to cope with hesitation and demons from my past
Sam SDFMedia

Mlle. Alphonsine as the Princess Castorine in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Theatre de la Gaite
5855481 Mlle. Alphonsine as the Princess Castorine in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Theatre de la Gaite.; (add.info.: Mlle)

Zait-Nathalie Martel or Miss Nathalie in drag as the Chevalier d'Essone by Dupeuty and Anicet Bourgeois
FLO4632634 Zait-Nathalie Martel or Miss Nathalie in drag as the Chevalier d'Essone by Dupeuty and Anicet Bourgeois, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1847

A hussar in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855470 A hussar in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: A hussar in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique)

Mlle. Duprez as Catherine in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855467 Mlle. Duprez as Catherine in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Duprez as Catherine in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique)

Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies Dramatiques
5855437 Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies Dramatiques; (add.info.: Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies)

Marie-Pauline Albaret or Miss Irma Aubry as Polkette in Le Mardi Gras at the Hotel des Beans by Laurencin
FLO4631712 Marie-Pauline Albaret or Miss Irma Aubry as Polkette in Le Mardi Gras at the Hotel des Beans by Laurencin and Clairville, Theatre du Gymnasium, 1846

Threshing using a drag pulled by oxen
3732438 Threshing using a drag pulled by oxen; (add.info.: Engraving depicting threshing using a drag pulled by oxen in Syria. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two kamuro maids try to drag two samurai to their courtesan mistresses. Scene in Yoshiwara pleasure quarters
FLO4630825 Two kamuro maids try to drag two samurai to their courtesan mistresses. Scene in Yoshiwara pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

A Pictorial: the Last Syllables, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the Last Syllables, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

2014 Moto3 Championship British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 29th - 30st August 2014. Enea Bastianini, KTM, heads the lead group in a classic Moto3 slipstreaming battle. Ref: _W1_8577

Unlimited Transportation
Goran Jovic

Fashion show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fashion show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942

Onoe Baiko and Seki Sanjuro, 1884. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Onoe Baiko and Seki Sanjuro, 1884

The Actor Nakamura Shikan IV, 1884. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
The Actor Nakamura Shikan IV, 1884

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro and Nakamura Fukusuke in the Roles of Kato Kiyomasa... 19th century
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro and Nakamura Fukusuke in the Roles of Kato Kiyomasa and Hinagoromo, 19th century

The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870

Bando Shuka as Hashimotoya Shiraito, 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Bando Shuka as Hashimotoya Shiraito, 1852. Kabuki actor in the role of courtesan of the Hashimotoya Restaurant, holding up a gold coin (s)he has just taken from a paper wrapper

Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Ishikawa Goemon, Onoe Kikugoro II as the wife Oritsu... between 1848 & 1852
Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Ishikawa Goemon, Onoe Kikugoro II as the wife Oritsu, Arashi Rikan III as Haginoya Yaegiri and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Takagi Oriemon from the series Comparison of flowers

The Actor Ichimura Kakitsu IV in a Female Role, between circa 1863 and circa 1868. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
The Actor Ichimura Kakitsu IV in a Female Role, between circa 1863 and circa 1868

Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Nuregami Chogoro, Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Hanaregoma Chokichi, Segawa Kikunojo III as Azuma

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"Unleashing the Power of Drag: A Journey through Time and Expression" Step into a world where boundaries are shattered, stereotypes challenged, and creativity reigns supreme. From Danny La Rue's iconic portrayal as a female impersonator in 1965 to Cecil Aldin's whimsical illustration of dogs walking in drag, the art has captivated hearts and minds for decades. In the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Billy Wilder's publicity still for "Some Like It Hot" showcased how drag could be both hilarious and empowering. The Rocky Twins took it a step further by transforming themselves into the enchanting Dolly Sisters in Paris, proving that gender is merely a costume we wear. But drag isn't confined to stages or screens alone; it takes flight even at great heights. The Handley Page HP-80 Victor soared through the skies with its own flamboyant flair, defying expectations just like those who embrace this art form. Fortunino Matania's captivating painting "A Concert behind the Lines" reminds us that even during times of war, drag provided solace and entertainment—a testament to its enduring power to uplift spirits. As time marched on, so did the evolution of drag. In 1965, Danny La Rue continued to push boundaries with his mesmerizing performances that blurred lines between genders. Meanwhile, Sangers Circus cyclist pedaled fearlessly through Haverfordwest while donning fabulous attire—proof that anyone can find their inner diva on two wheels. Not limited by geography or culture either, Foujita embraced drag across continents—an artist unafraid to challenge societal norms wherever he went. And let us not forget Henri Clark's poignant music sheet depicting "The Poor Washerwoman, " reminding us that beneath layers of fabric lies stories waiting to be heard. From Hayle Carnival in Cornwall came The Penmare Boozy-Doos—drag enthusiasts who celebrated individuality amidst cheers and applause.