Performer Posing for a Picture at the Saratoga Bar

Creator

• Bobby Smith

Files

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Creation Date

January 1950

Time Period

circa 1950s

Abstract

A Performer posing for a picture outside of the ladies' room at the Saratoga Bar, a gay bar located in downtown Tampa at 1300 Franklin St; they are smiling at the camera. The exact date this photo was taken is unknown.

Alt Text

A person standing in front of a doorway labeled "Ladies Room," wearing a fur coat over a dress and high heels. The background features patterned tiles and wooden elements.

Keywords

Queer culture, Gay bars, Female impersonators, Saratoga Bar, Evening gowns

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Tampa (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Bobby Smith Photograph Collection

Box

4

Folder

4

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Identifier

S66-00101

Recommended Citation

Smith, Bobby, "Performer Posing for a Picture at the Saratoga Bar" (1950). Bobby Smith Photograph Collection. Image 101.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bobbysmith/101