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Vesta Tilley music hall male impersonator 1864-1952
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Vesta Tilley music hall male impersonator 1864-1952
Vesta Tilley (Matilda Alice Powles) male impersonator, actress and pantomime star. Dressed in costume as an Eton schoolboy with bum-freezer jacket and top hat. This image is featured on song sheets for ?Following in Father?s footsteps?. Date: circa 1905
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Alice Dressed Eton Featured Impersonator Matilda Pantomime Powles Schoolboy This Tilley Vesta
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This image showcases Vesta Tilley, the renowned music hall performer, dressed as an Eton schoolboy. Born as Matilda Alice Powles in 1864, Tilley rose to fame as a male impersonator, actress, and pantomime star. In this photograph, taken circa 1905, she dons a bum-freezer jacket and top hat, embodying the quintessential Etonian look. The photograph is a striking representation of Tilley's versatility and ability to master various masculine roles. The image was featured on song sheets for her performance of "Following in Father's Footsteps," adding an extra layer of intrigue and allure to her act. Tilley's gender-bending performances challenged societal norms and paved the way for future cross-dressing artists. Her influence on music hall culture and entertainment at large is undeniable, making this photograph a significant piece of history in the world of performance art.
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