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A couple celebrates a drag wedding.

A drag performer hosts bingo at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood. Founded in 1972 in San Francisco, the HM chain is a staple in the drag community with around 20 locations throughout the US.

A cover for sheet music entitled "I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark," sung by Hetty King. King was an English performer and male impersonator.

The High Heel Drag Queen Race is an informal costumed drag queen race in Washington, D.C. Each year on the Tuesday before the Halloween holiday, thousands of spectators come to Dupont Circle to watch as 100 or so costumed drag queens show off their…

This is the second page of a Jewel Box Revue Program from July 1950. The page gives information on the founders of the revue, Doc Benner and Danny Brown. The Jewel Box Revue was America's first travelling show of female impersonators.

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.

Lady Bunny performing at A Drag Queen Christmas in Austin, TX, in December 2019. Lady Bunny is the founder of the annual Wigstock event and is a comedian, singer, and actor.

Postcard image of early female impersonator.

RuPaul at a launch party for her DVD Starrbooty. RuPaul is an American drag queen, actor, model, singer, and television personality. RuPaul hosts and produces the reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race.