Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathery Hat

Creator

• Bobby Smith

Files

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Creation Date

January 1950

Time Period

circa 1950s

Abstract

Jolly Jack wearing a feathered hat and smiling at the camera. the handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Just an old bag of the Gay Ninties [sic]. Your card was very cute and you are still the gay blade of yesteryear. Love, Jolly." The exact date this photo was taken is unknown.

Alt Text

A person wearing an elaborate costume with a large feathered headdress and intricate detailing, smiling broadly. The background appears to be a stage or performance setting.

Keywords

Queer culture, Female impersonators, Jolly Jack

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Tampa (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Bobby Smith Photograph Collection

Box

1

Folder

9

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Identifier

S66-00033

Recommended Citation

Smith, Bobby, "Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathery Hat" (1950). Bobby Smith Photograph Collection. Image 33.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bobbysmith/33