Transvestite Collection (#4)

St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing, 18th century. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing at Carlton House, 9th April 1787. The Chevalier d Eon (1728-1810) having a swordfight with Monsieur de Saint George

Rosalind, 1891. Artist: H Saunders
Rosalind, 1891. A character from As You Like It wearing mens clothes. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C

Joan of Arc in Prison, 1825. Artist: Paul Delaroche
Joan of Arc in Prison, 1825. Joan, in chains, is interrogated by a prelate in scarlet. Behind his chair a secretary stands recording the interrogation in a book

Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Mrs Disraeli on the right runs a Baby Farm. Huddled in the corner behind her are all the Baby Bills

Deserted !, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Deserted !, 1875. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands on the right with his Lord Chancellor, Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns

The Good Little Vitler, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Good Little Vitler, 1874. The little victualler is rewarded by the new Conservative Home Secretary, RA Cross. The previous Home Secretary, HA Bruce

Goody Gladstones Gifts, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Goody Gladstones Gifts, 1864. Mr Gladstone, on the right in this cartoon, had just introduced his 1864 Budget. A surplus of £ 2, 570

An Up-hill Job, 1860. Mr Policeman Punch says, (compassionately), : Now, Little un, do you Think you ll be able to Shove that Perambulator Up them Steps

Britannia-the Unprotected Female!!, 1859
Britannia-the Unprotected Female!!, November 26, 1859. Rumours of the invasion of Britain by France abounded. Mr Punch agreed that preparations were being made for self-defence

Two Edwardian men dressed as suffragettes - either supporters of the cause or lampooning it (in some form). Sadly, no further details exist. Date: circa 1910

Business card design, woman in male costume
Business card design, depicting a glamorous woman in male costume, including tie and wing collar, jacket, trilby hat and gloves. Date: 20th century

JANET FLANNER (1892-1978). American journalist. Photographed in costume for a fancy dress ball at Paris, France, 1925

Street Carnival in Paris, 1757 (oil on canvas)
XIR90028 Street Carnival in Paris, 1757 (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Trick in the Comic Dance in Mother Goose - Mr Grimaldi & Mr Bologna, print made by O Keeffe, c
XJF493401 Trick in the Comic Dance in Mother Goose - Mr Grimaldi & Mr Bologna, print made by O Keeffe, c.1805 (engraving) by English School

Madame Vestris in the role of Don Giovanni from Mozarts opera Don Giovanni
BAL78071 Madame Vestris in the role of Don Giovanni from Mozarts opera Don Giovanni (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

Chevalier d Eon, from Biographica Curiosa, Or, Memoirs of Remarkable Characters
XJF778838 Chevalier d Eon, from Biographica Curiosa, Or, Memoirs of Remarkable Characters of the Reign of George the Third by George Smeeton, published 1820 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Chevalier d Eon, 1788 (engraving)
XJF618968 Portrait of Chevalier d Eon, 1788 (engraving) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier d Eon)

The Chevalier d Eon as a Dragoon, 1779 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287642 The Chevalier d Eon as a Dragoon, 1779 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Robin de Montigny (fl.1785); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287641 The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Chevalier d Eon as a Dragoon, 1779 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287640 The Chevalier d Eon as a Dragoon, 1779 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bradel, P. Jean Baptiste (fl.1768-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287639 The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bradel, P. Jean Baptiste (fl.1768-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

LUCIA ELIZABETH MATHEWS (1797-1856). Known as Madame Vestris. English actress and opera singer. As Don Giovanni in Giovanni in London. English etching, 19th century

CHARLES D EON DE BEAUMONT (1728-1810). French secret agent and transvestite. Mezzotint, 1771, after a painting by Huquier

FARINELLI (1705-1782). Nee Carlo Broschi. Italian soprano castrato. Caricature drawing by P.L. Ghezzi, 1724, of Farinelli playing a female role during a performance in Rome

Transvestite hoeing his Victory Garden. The humorous caption reads: " From a Busy Old Hoer" !!! Date: 1943

Scenes from pantomimes of 1882 at London theaters. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1882. Scenes from pantomimes of 1882 at London theaters. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

The Last Ditch of the Chivalry or a President in Petticoats. A Northern satire on the capture of Jefferson Davis
PRESIDENT IN PETTICOATS. The Last Ditch of the Chivalry or a President in Petticoats. A Northern satire on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Lithograph cartoon by Currier and Ives, 1865

CROSS DRESSER, c1750. Christian Davis, commonly called Mother Ross, an English woman who masqueraded as a man to serve in the Royal Military. Line engraving, English, early 19th century

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1881. Scenes from London Christmas pantomimes of 1881, at the Drury Lane Theatre and at Covent Garden. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Screaming bread, bread, bread, women of Paris, France, some disguised as men, storm the Town Hall and plunder everything in sight. Contemporary German line engraving

EDWARD HYDE (1661-1723). 3rd Earl of Clarendon. English colonial administrator in America. Hyde in female dress when governor of New York as Lord Cornbury. Wood engraving

CHARLES D EON DE BEAUMONT (1728-1810). French secret agent and transvestite. Line and stipple engraving, 1791

DEBORAH SAMPSON (1760-1827). American Revolutionary soldier. Line engraving, 1797

PIRATES, 1724. Pirates Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of piracy, 28 November 1720, at a Court of Vice Admiralty held at St. Jago de la Vega in island of Jamaica. Line engraving, English, 1724

HOGARTH: FOUR TIMES OF DAY. Morning. Steel engraving after the original etching, 1738, by William Hogarth

DAVID GARRICK (1717-1779). English actor, producer and dramatist. As Sir John Brute in a farewell performance, 1776, of Sir John Vanbrughs The Provoked Wife

Group of Transvestite Ladies. Four women dressed as men lounge around a table, drinking champagne and beer and dressed in sharp mens suits nd soft hats

Genetic sexuality. Conceptual computer artwork of male and female symbols in front of DNA helices (deoxyribonucleic acid), representing the genetic component of sexual identity

Transgender balance, conceptual artwork
Conceptual artwork based on the popular Transgender Pride symbol devised by Holly Boswell, crossed with the yin-yang symbol, showing calm

SILENT FILM STILL. Marion Davies

SILENT STILL: MAN IN DRAG. From left, Jack Duffy, Evelyn Francisco, Lionel Belmore, Ann Pennington, Julian Eltinge and David Jones in Madame Lucy, 1925

Man dressed as a woman - Amiens, France
Rather butch man dressed as a woman - Amiens, France. The card is signed: Your Dearest Bud

Cross-dressing male dancer
An amusing postcard depiction of a cross-dressing male stage performer from the north-west of England in frilly white dancers attire and silk headband

Panto Robinson Crusoe
Lydia Thompson (1836-1908) in the part of Crusoe, which in pantomume is traditionally a transvestite role

Chevalier D eon, Mason
Charles-Genevieve-Louis- Auguste-Andre Timothee, le Chevalier d Eon, French adventurer and transvestite, depicted here as a Freemason in 1768

Nellie Farren
ELLEN Nellie FARREN actress who is best known as Principal Boy and other transvestite parts : here as Ganem in The forty thieves

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"Transvestite: Exploring the Spectrum of Gender Expression Through History and Art" From a fencing match between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George to the iconic Hollywood film "Some Like It Hot, " gender expression has captivated audiences throughout time. Victor Marie Picot's artistically captured moment showcases the courage and skill of these individuals who challenged societal norms. In Haverfordwest, South Wales, Sangers Circus cyclist breaks barriers as they pedal fearlessly in their transvestite attire. Mr Malcolm Scott mesmerizes as Salome, embodying both strength and sensuality on stage. A group of three transvestites stand united, defying expectations with pride. The enigmatic Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont from Kirby's Wonderful Museum transports us back to 1813, reminding us that even centuries ago, individuals were unafraid to express themselves authentically. An anti-suffrage satirical postcard humorously challenges traditional gender roles during Leap Year Goods. Fanny Bowers' portrayal of Portia in 1891 showcases the power and intelligence that transcends gender boundaries. A Roman mosaic from Pompeii reveals masked actors engaging in theatrical performances without limitations or judgment. A fantastic transvestite performer takes center stage, captivating audiences with their talent and charisma. The Hijras community embraces their identity as transvestites, finding solace within their unique culture. Drag artist Ron Storme reminds us that one must follow their true calling regardless of societal expectations - a testament to resilience and self-discovery. Through artistry, history, and personal stories like these, we celebrate the diverse expressions of gender identity across time. Let us continue embracing individuality while dismantling stereotypes for a more inclusive future where everyone can be true to themselves no matter what society dictates.