Female impersonators
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.
Dates:
1865 - 1941
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 November 1896
Item
Reference code: 178R12.109
Scope and Contents
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Pat Rafferty Irish Comedian, The Vitagraph: Living Pictures! Animated Photographs! To enable the Proprietors (Messrs. Chard and Co.) to give them a complete and perfect Exhibition of the Vitagraph, the same as produced by them in London, the Management have made special arrangements for the introduction of the Electric Light, Sarina The White Demon and Contortionist, Lillian Bishop Male Impersonator and Burlesque Actress, Quinton Gibson Female...
Dates:
9 November 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 October 1892
Item
Reference code: 178R12.31
Scope and Contents
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harlow Brothers See “The Three-Headed Man!” and their wonderful performing donkey, Sisters Reefern Duettists and Dancers, Mr Frank Coyle Comedian, Lizzie Ramsden Transformation Dancer, Ned Nevo Female Impersonator, Signor Borelli in his Unique Entertainment, Cassidy and Farrell Irish Comedians and Dancers, Mr Dave Cotterell descriptive and Light Comedy Vocalist, Mr Edward Fielding and Miss Fanny Johnson 'In a Witty and Humorous Entertainment, The...
Dates:
17 October 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 April 1895
Item
Reference code: 178R12.59
Scope and Contents
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Marie Tyler Popular London Star, Farrell and Willmot Irish Comedians, Quinton Gibson Female Impersonator, Frankie Milton Light Comedienne and Dancer, Harry Shaw Black Speciality Artiste, Alf Robins Juvenile Mimic, Jenny Primrose Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Edith St. Clair Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.
Dates:
22 April 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 March 1896
Item
Reference code: 178R12.67
Scope and Contents
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Costello Comedian and Vocalist, Miss Lily Lever Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Carl Ostend Characteristic and Female Impersonator, The Alexander Trio in Their Unique Eccentricities, Miss Daisy De Roy Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Mr George Watson Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Miss Flo Varley Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Johnny Alexander’s Pantomime Company in 'The Actors!'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool....
Dates:
9 March 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 September 1896
Item
Reference code: 178R12.72
Scope and Contents
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Mille Hylton Comedienne and burlesque actress, Engist and Orsa Mirth and Music, Daisy De Roy Burlesque Actress and Tyrolean Actress, J.P. Curlett Irish Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Ethel Lindon Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Dodd and Dudd Sketch Shows, Carl Ostend Female Impersonator, Katie Eplett Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, P. O’Brien Irish Comedian, Drew and Alders Singing, Tumbling and Dancing. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates:
21 September 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 September 1896
Item
Reference code: 178R12.106
Scope and Contents
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Millie Hylton Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Engist and Orsa Merry Moments With Mirth and Music, Miss Daisy De Roy Burlesque Actress and Tyrolean Vocalist, J.P. Curlett “Ashcroft’s Double” Irish Comedian and Dancer, Ethel Lindon Serio Comic, Vocalist and Dancer, Dodd and Dudd in Original Sketch, "I Showed ‘Em, or The Professor’s Dilemma", Carl Ostend Female Impersonator, Katie Eplett Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, P. O’Brien Irish Comedian...
Dates:
21 September 1896
Posters, c1880 - 1940
Series
Reference code: 178R12
Scope and Contents
Large collection of Argyle Theatre posters.
Dates:
c1880 - 1940