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Jolly Jack in Headdress

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Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a backdrop wearing a large headdress and a ruffled, sleeveless dress with black gloves. Inscription reads: "To Bobby & Mary, Two Grand People, Here's hoping our paths cross again. Sincerely Jolly Jack H---e 11-18-49."

Item Information:

Identifier
b8515n53c
Collection
Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
Institution
University of South Florida
Creator(s)
Smith, Bobby
Date Created
1949
Dates Covered
1940s
Genre
Photographs
Subject(s)
Jolly Jack
Places
Florida > Hillsborough County > Tampa
Topic(s)
Costume
Female impersonators
Theater
Resource Type
Still Image
Analog Format
Black and White
Language
English
Rights
In copyright
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