Droll Doings and Diversions

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 "propia personae" and two in different styles of female drag. Document is annotated by William Sumner Barton with the date "Mar. 23, 1847," though the advertisement was likely printed the previous year.

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Identifier: 707958142
Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
Institution: American Antiquarian Society
Contributor(s): Barton, William Sumner
Date Created: 1846
Genre: Ephemera
Subject(s): Dr. Valentine
Tabitha Tiptongue
William Valentine
Places: Massachusetts > Worcester County > City of Worcester > Worcester
Topic(s): Crossdressing
Drag
LGBTQ+ comedians
LGBTQ+ musicians
LGBTQ+ theater
Resource Type: Text
Language: English
Rights: No known copyright
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