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  1. Droll Doings and Diversions

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: American Antiquarian Society
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    Date: 1846
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, LGBTQ+ comedians, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Dr. Valentine, Tabitha Tiptongue, William Valentine
    Description: Advertisement for "Droll Doings and Diversions," a comedic and musical performance by Dr. William Valentine. On the back of the flyer are three illustrations of Dr. Valentine, one dressed in "propi...
  2. Grandfather Brown (William) at a masquerade party

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: American Antiquarian Society
    Creator: Critcherson, G.P.
    Date: 1800 to 1899
    Topics: African Americans, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Femininities, LGBTQ+ people of color, Masquerades
    Description: William Brown, a wealthy Black businessman in Worcester, MA in the 19th century, wearing a dress. Part of the Brown Family Papers Collection, call number Mss. Boxes B.