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Postcard image of early female impersonator.

U.S. soldiers performing in female drag in Irving Berlin's 1942 revue, "This Is The Army." Berlin's Broadway had an all-soldier cast and was produced for the Army Emergency Relief Fund.

Julian Eltinge dressed as a female in his role for the play "The Crinoline Girl." Eltinge was a famous American singer, stage actor, film actor, and female impersonator in the early 1900s.

Julian Eltinge dressed for his role in the play "The Fascinating Widow." Eltinge was a famous American singer, stage actor, film actor, and female impersonator in the early 1900s.

Danny La Rue (1927-2009) was a Drag Queen largely known throughout Europe beginning in the 60s.