Cross Dressing Collection

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

Fencing Match Between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George, 1787. After Charles Jean Robineau. From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill

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

Anne Jane Thornton, the female sailor (coloured woodcut)
7341632 Anne Jane Thornton, the female sailor (coloured woodcut) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23x14.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mixed Bathing (colour litho)
8656937 Mixed Bathing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed Bathing. Postcard, published by William Foster (Publishers) Ltd, late 1940s

You ought to have been a man, Flossie! (colour litho)
8656176 You ought to have been a man, Flossie! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You ought to have been a man, Flossie! So ought you)

The violin (colour litho)
8635580 The violin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, 1661 - 1723, Viscount Cornbury 1674 - 1709
2956613 Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, 1661 - 1723, Viscount Cornbury 1674 - 1709. Governor of New York and New Jersey between 1701 and 1708

Drag queen Hansi Sturm as "Miss Eldorado", c.1927 (photo)
5892896 Drag queen Hansi Sturm as "Miss Eldorado", c.1927 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: photographer - w)

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

"Master Slender and Anne Page", by Sir Augustus W. Callcott, R.A....South Kensington Museum, 1864
"Master Slender and Anne Page", by Sir Augustus W. Callcott, R.A. in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

The Sisters Marchisio, as "Semiramide" and "Arsace", at the Grand Opera, Paris, 1860. Singers...in Rossini's most gorgeous opera...Mdlle

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

The Reversal of Roles, Episodes from the Krishna Lila (The Play of Krishna)... c1725. Creator: Unknown
The Reversal of Roles, Episodes from the Krishna Lila (The Play of Krishna), Folio from a Sur Sagar (The Ocean of Sur Das) (image 2 of 11), c1725

Radha and Krishna Exchange Clothes, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Radha and Krishna Exchange Clothes, c1800

The Actor Ichimura Kakitsu in a Female Role, 1840s Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Ichimura Kakitsu in a Female Role, 1840s

Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 3 of 3), 1854. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 3 of 3), 1854. Bando Shuka I as Onna Narukami

Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 2 of 3), 1854. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 2 of 3), 1854. Bando Takesaburo I as Tomanosuke, Asao Okuyama III as Kokuun-ni

Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 1 of 3), 1854. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 1 of 3), 1854. Male actor in female role who is dressing as a man

Quand on a un père farceur, 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quand on a un pere farceur, 1848. When you have a prankster father. From Les Papas, no. 21

Voyons...Ai-je l'air assez homme comme ça?, 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
Voyons...Ai-je l'air assez homme comme ca?, 1856. Woman cross-dressing in order to be able to enter the stock exchange. Let's see...Do I look manly enough like this? From Les Boursicotieres

Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Monsieur Royer Colas as an elderly marchioness of the old court. From Bal de la Cour, plate i

The late Madame Dudevant (Georges Sand), 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Madame Dudevant (Georges Sand), 1876. Engraving from a photograph by P. Verdot of Chateauroux. Aurore Dupin was...early inspired with high-flown ideas of human liberty

Woman teases her lover, 1827-1828. Creator: Francis Conscience
Woman teases her lover, 1827-1828. " Jules est-tu drole comme ca!'. (Jules, you're so funny like that!). A young woman puts her lace cap on the head of her loved one

Scene from "Jack and the Bean-Stalk" at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Jack and the Bean-Stalk" at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. London stage production. The Pantomime at this theatre is distinguished from the general character of these performances

Princesses, partly in male dress, participating in a hunt, 1749-1848. Creator: Unknown
Princesses, partly in male dress, participating in a hunt, 1749-1848

Mademoiselle Johanna Wagner as "Romeo", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Mademoiselle Johanna Wagner as "Romeo", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. German opera singer in London stage production. For the splendid triumph achieved by her on this occasion Mdlle

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

Le danseur qui se pique d'avoir conservé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le danseur qui se pique d'avoir conserve... 19th century. [Male dancer in a tutu]. The dancer who regrets having maintained the wonderful traditions of Vestris

Jareski, Mr. 1916 Apr. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Jareski, Mr. 1916 Apr. 6

Les Boursicotières. Me trouvez-vous bien... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Boursicotieres. Me trouvez-vous bien... 19th century. Dabblers in the stock exchange. Woman in male attire: Do you think I look alright Monsieur Castorine, and will anyone recognise me

Woman dressed in men's clothing, c1890. Creators: G. Walter Roberts, Unknown
Woman dressed in men's clothing, c1890

Frances Benjamin Johnston, full lgth. standing, in costume, wearing mustache... c1890 - 1900
Frances Benjamin Johnston, full lgth. standing, in costume, wearing mustache, posed with 2 other people, bewteen 1890 and 1900

Study, n.d. Creator: William Hamilton
Study, n.d. Scene from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Viola, dressed as a man, encounters Olivia, accompanied by Maria

Olivia and Viola, n.d. Creator: William Hamilton
Olivia and Viola, n.d. Scene from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Viola, dressed as a man, encounters Olivia, accompanied by Maria

A Theatrical Company, 1927. Creators: Addison N. Scurlock, Unknown
A Theatrical Company, 1927

Haymarket - Scene from "The Second Calendar and the Queen of Beauty...", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Haymarket - Scene from "The Second Calendar and the Queen of Beauty who had to fight with the Genie", 1850. London stage production by the brothers Brough

Frances Benjamin Johnston (right), full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with... c1880 - 1900
Frances Benjamin Johnston (right), full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with false moustache, posed with two unidentified women, one of whom is also dressed as a man, between 1880 and 1900

Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with false... c1890 - 1900
Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with false moustache, posed with bicycle, facing left, between 1890 and 1900

Kabuki Stars Before a Gracious Waterfall (Arigataki megumi no hanagata), 1883. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Kabuki Stars Before a Gracious Waterfall (Arigataki megumi no hanagata), 1883. Detail from a larger artwork

"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society... 1862)
"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862)

The Royal Academy Prize-painting, Trial Scene in "The Merchant of Venice", by A. B. Donaldson, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The medal for historical painting has been awarded to Mr

Les Songes Drolatiques de Pantagruel ou sont contenues plusieurs figures de l invention de maitre Francois Rabelais, [1565]

Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813. Creator: Unknown
Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813

Chut! Papa Dort!, 19th century, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Chut! Papa Dort!, 19th century, (1921). Ssh, Papa is sleeping!. The emperor Napoleon dozes in his throne as a child holds a finger to her (his?) lips

Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Portia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Mills Thompson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, with cherry... between c1890 and c1910
Mills Thompson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, with cherry blossoms in hair, between c1890 and c1910. [Artist, painter and designer Mills Thompson enjoyed cross-dressing]

Gracie Fields (1898-1979) in Shipyard Sally'. Date: 1939

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"Breaking Boundaries: Exploring the Art through History" Fencing Match Between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George, 17 Artist: Victor Marie Picot: Witness a historic duel challenging gender norms as Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont takes on Monsieur De Saint George in an exhilarating fencing match. Publicity still for the Hollywood film Some Like It Hot (1959): Director and Producer, Billy Wilder: Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood with this iconic still from "Some Like It Hot, " where cross dressing becomes a hilarious disguise for two musicians on the run. Mr Malcolm Scott as Salome: Marvel at Mr Malcolm Scott's stunning portrayal of Salome, blurring lines between genders and captivating audiences with his mesmerizing performance. Dressing for a Masquerade, April 1, 1790. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson: Transport yourself to the opulent world of masquerades where individuals embrace anonymity by donning extravagant costumes regardless of societal expectations. Gracie Fields: Discover Gracie Fields' remarkable talent as she challenges conventions with her comedic performances that often involve cross dressing, leaving audiences in stitches. Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) as L'Aiglon, in the tragedy by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) 1901 (engraving) (b/w photo): Experience Sarah Bernhardt's powerful portrayal of L'Aiglon - a role traditionally reserved for male actors - showcasing her versatility and defying gender limitations. La Macarona in the Costume of a Jockey, 1893 (oil, w/c and charcoal on paper laid down on card).