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HomeDrag King History2022-08-11T18:46:20+00:00

THE DRAG KINGDOM HAS COME

Come one, Come All DRAG KING HISTORY FUNDRAISER on Come one, Come All
DRAG KING HISTORY FUNDRAISER
on Thu, SEP 8th at
5pm EST, 8pm PST, 1am GMT 
(TIX LINK IN BIO)

Our last fundraiser was 4 years ago & DKH needs your support as our funds have dwindled. Our website is a free, global, resource library for Drag Kings, researchers, historians, enthusiasts and fans. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards maintaining the website, acquiring research materials before they become obsolete, advertising on social media, and the overall continuance of Drag King History.

We will be sharing the story of Club Casanova which was the 1st weekly DK party in the 1990's that influenced the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world. You'll see never before seen footage !! And we are selling limited edition Club Casanova tee shirts with the original logo from 1996. 

Get your tix now & share this event with all !! Let's keep our history going !!

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #dragkinghistory  #lesbianhistory #LGBTQhistory #transhistory #maleimpersonators #nycnightlife #legendary #mobdick #mrmobdick #clubcasanova #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson as Buster Kea Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson as Buster Keaton captured by Tim Walker and styled by Jacob K for W Magazine in 2010 wearing Boss Black’s silk suit and cotton shirt. Vintage hat, vest, collar, and tie; Falke socks; Early Halloween vintage shoes.
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas #scarjohansson #scarjo
Colette (1873 - 1954) French author, journalist, m Colette (1873 - 1954) French author, journalist, mime, actress, music hall dancer, beauty cosmetics entrepreneur, copywriter, advertising model, mother.
“You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” — Colette

Colette's lover of 5 years was Mathilde "Missy" de Morny. They performed plays together, with Missy as Colette’s male romantic interest. In 1907 they shared a kiss on stage while performing Rêve d’Égypte (Dream of Egypt) at the Moulin Rouge, which resulted in a public outcry.
“Missy comported herself as a man, padding out her small feet with socks to fit her men’s shoes, wearing overalls and three-piece suits, a short haircut, and a rounded center that betrayed no breasts. She even tried making herself a mustache from her poodle’s tale.” — Toni Bentley, Sisters of Salome

Upon her death she was given a state funeral, the first French woman of letters to be granted the honour & she was buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery.
“What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner.” Colette

Photos:
1) Colette in men's attire by Henri Manuel
2) Colette & Missy performing
3) Colette & Missy performing
4) Colette as music hall dancer in 1907

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#crossdresser #butch #gendernonconforming #nonbinary #trans #transmasculine #transman #dragkinghistory #french #author #colette #genderbender #lesbian #bisexual #lgbtqhistory
Congratulations to @mrmobdick for winning the Nati Congratulations to @mrmobdick for winning the National Diamond Crystal Award for Male Impersonator of the Year from @dragconfidential Cheers to more representation 👑🌟🏆💝 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas
Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, 1921 – February 3, 1 Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, 1921 – February 3, 1991) was an American character actress and comedienne best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on the CBS television series The Beverly Hillbillies. In 1967, she received an Emmy Award nomination for her role as the love-starved, bird-watching, perennial “spinster”. Here she is in drag as Uncle Sam for one of the episodes. 
Thank you to @fudgiefrottage for sharing this photo with us. 
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#lesbian #lgbtqrights 
#timetoprotest #fuckscotus 
#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas
Thank you @voxmedia for highlighting Drag Kings ! Thank you @voxmedia for highlighting Drag Kings ! Cheers to more representation 👑🌟🌈 (LINK IN BIO)
Holla to the Kings sharing Drag King History @mrmobdick, @mr.mpleasure, @johnnysingentleman , @kingmolasses, @sigimoonlight 
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Shoutouts to @hugogrrrl, @landoncider, @tenderoni88 
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion#mrmobdick #kenvegas
Happy Pride Month 🌈 We were honored to present Happy Pride Month 🌈 We were honored to present Drag King History to @unitytechnologies this morning 🌟 Cheers to representation in the workplace

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #hiredragkings #equalpay #mrmobdick #kenvegas #pride
Let’s celebrate diversity, equity & inclusion by Let’s celebrate diversity, equity & inclusion by hiring Drag Kings, providing equal pay AND making the term Drag King known to all !! (Link to read article in bio)
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Cheers to @mrmobdick @adamall_drag @hugogrrrl @landoncider @kinggrickyyrosee @kremeinakuchi @topptwins @cyrilcinder @hercusleaze for making our voices heard & continuing to pave the way for more Drag King representation 👑🌟💝
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Thank you to @russlessless & @fashioncanada for highlighting Drag Kings 🙏🏼
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #hiredragkings #equalpay #mrmobdick #clubcasanova #dragrace #pride #fashionmagazine
🌈 Happy Pride 🌈 Alexander Cameron @alexcamer 🌈 Happy Pride 🌈 Alexander Cameron @alexcameronmi , The Queen City King, of Cincinnati, OH started performing in Dec 2012. To celebrate Pride, he will be performing on Thur, June 16th at Gap Inc HQ in San Francisco. This event is open to 250 people with priority given to employees 1st & held in their lobby of HQ’s. 
Let’s show him some love 🙌🏽🌟❣️

Hooray for companies that are taking notice of Drag Kings by including Kings in shows !! 🌈🌟👑🥳💝

AND Alexander is a recipient for Cincinnati’s  Black Pride Vizazi Award for 2022 🏆 He is being honored for his drive, initiative, resilience, and commitment to advance and improve the quality of life for Black Queer and Trans folks 👏🏼💗

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#represent #dragking #dragkings #representationmatters #drag #queervisibility #transvisibility #blacklivesmatter #dragkinghistory #maleillusionist #cincinnati #queencityking #gapinc #gap #dragshow #sanfrancisco #pride #pridemonth #dei #diversityequityinclusion #happypride
In celebration of Pride month, @gimletmedia & @spo In celebration of Pride month, @gimletmedia & @spotify have reissued this podcast (see link in bio to listen) on the history of Club Casanova, the world’s 1st weekly Drag King party held in the East Village NYC led by Drag King Legend Mo B. Dick @mrmobdick . Hope you tune in & enjoy an important slice of Drag King History ! 

And Zoom in to Mo B. Dick’s comedy show on Fri JUNE 10th at 7pm PST apart of @laughriotgrrrl at @taocomedystudio 

DKH is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #dragkinghistory #clubcasanova #lgbtqhistory #eastvillagenyc #nycnightlife #pridemonth #laughriotgrrrlfestival #taoofcomedystudio #spotify #gimletmedia #podcast #spotify
Here is Tenderoni performing at the Taco Bell Drag Here is Tenderoni performing at the Taco Bell Drag Brunch💨 There is a 5 city tour coinciding with Pride 🌈 Thanks to @tenderoni88 for representing 🌟🎩Cheers to more DK representation‼️
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #tacobell #tacobelldragbrunch #dragkinghistory #lgbtq🌈 #pride #tenderoni
Here is a fun story about Princess Diana (1961-199 Here is a fun story about Princess Diana (1961-1997) and her Drag King moment. It was in the summer of 1988, when Diana dressed in male drag to go out with friends Freddie Mercury, comic Kenny Everett & comedy actress Cleo Rocos to Royal Vauxhall Tavern, a notorious gay nightclub in South London. Cleo told an incredible story about this event in her 2013 memoir, The Power of Positive Drinking. According to Rocos, the four were drinking champagne at Everett’s home watching The Golden Girls on mute and making up racy dialogue for the show’s leading ladies when Diana asked the rest of the group what they were planning on doing later that night. Freddie dressed Princess Diana as a gay male model to smuggle her into the club to avoid paparazzi and have a good time. Unfortunately, there are no photos of this night, and 3 of the 4 have since died so there’s no way to verify the veracity of this wild claim. Still, we savor the ludicrous notion that Princess Diana, the “almost” Queen of England, dressed as a gay male model to whoop it up in a gay club !
Thanks to Joe E. Jeffreys @joeejeffreys for letting us know about this fun history !
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#princessdiana #queenofengland #freddiemercury #queen #drag #dragking #royalvauxhalltavern #londongayclub #victorianmusichall #maleimpersonator #cleorocos #kennyeverett #nightlifelondon #dragkinghistory
Check out our latest profile (link to our site in Check out our latest profile (link to our site in bio): Azucena Maizani (1902-1970) was a male impersonator from Argentina and DKH's first performer from South America for our historical archives ! Very special thanks to award winning author Carolina De Robertis @carolina_derobertis for bringing her to our attention & creating this terrific addition to our site. Maizana was a prolific tango performer who broke ground as a female performer and as the 1st male impersonator in the heavily male dominated field of tango. We hope you enjoy reading about her ! And we hope you pick up a copy of The Gods of Tango by Carolina De Robertis as Maizani's trailblazing performances as a male impersonator inspired the character Rosa Vidal. 
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#maleimpersonator #argentina #southamerica #historyoftango #thegodsoftango #carolinaderobertis #azucenamaizani #womenshistory #feministhistory #genderstudies #drag #dragking #breechesrole #crossdresser #dragkinghistory
Cheers to more representation!! Link to read artic Cheers to more representation!! Link to read article in bio. Let’s continue creating space for more inclusivity, visibility, recognition & Drag King History 👑🎭🎩🏆🎤🌎🌈
Thank you @a.chemeche for including us in this article well done !! 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #maleimpersonator #breechesrole  #representationmatters #visibilitymatters #lgbthistory #womenshistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #dragkinghistory
Drag King Legend Murray Hill is currently in 3 dif Drag King Legend Murray Hill is currently in 3 different television series on 3 different networks ! You can see @murrayhill in @amyschumer show Life & Beth on @hulu, in @bridgeteverett show Somebody Somewhere on @hbomax, and in @paulfeig show Welcome to Flatch on @foxtv ~ Cheers to more representation ! 
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#representationmatters #murrayhill #hbomax #hulu #foxtv #dragkinglegend #dragkinghistory
Los Angeles based Drag King Vico Suave @puertorica Los Angeles based Drag King Vico Suave @puertoricaninja has a recurring role in HBO Max’s @hbomax wildly popular tv series Our Flag Means Death. Non-binary Puerto Rican actor Vico Ortiz, plays a gender nonconforming swashbuckler Jim / Bonifacia who isn’t afraid to stand their ground. Cheers to more representation !
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#nonbinary #puertorico #latinx #genderqueer #gendernonconforming #transmasculine #butch #drag #dragking #dragkinghistory #maleimpersonator #pirate #hbomax #ourflagmeansdeath #lgbtqhistory #lgbtq🌈
In honor of women's history month - Maude Adams (1 In honor of women's history month - Maude Adams (1872-1953) was a renowned American actress & the 1st person to play Peter Pan on the Broadway stage in 1905. She played several notable male impersonator roles in her career. Ever the innovator, she modified Peter's costume to create the "peter pan collar" which became a popular fashion trend. She also advanced lighting technology for stage & film with 4 patents where she was listed as co-inventor. Maude shared two long-term relationships with women, Lillie Florence from the early 1890’s to Florence’s death in 1901, and Louise Boynton from 1905 to Boynton’s death in 1951. When Maude died in 1953, she was buried next to Boynton where they share a headstone. Go to dragkinghistory.com to read more about this prolific woman !
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#maleimpersonator #breechesrole #dragkinghistory #drag #dragking #crossdresser #broadwaystar #peterpan #innovator #pioneer #LGBTQhistory #lesbianhistory #theatrehistory #womenshistorymonth2022 #womenshistory
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) American aboli Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) American abolitionist, feminist, suffragist, prisoner of war and surgeon. She is the only woman to ever receive the Presidential Medal of Honor which she was awarded for her service during the Civil War as the 1st female US Army surgeon. She experienced great resistance in becoming a surgeon yet finally succeeded after 8 years of requests being denied. In 1916, the Medal of Honor was taken away after the government reviewed eligibility. This did not stop her from wearing her award until her death in 1919. Thankfully President Jimmy Carter restored the Medal of Honor to Mary. She wore mens clothing most of her life as she said they are more comfortable. In 1973, the Whitman-Walker Health Clinic was opened in Wash DC, part of the Washington free clinic. It was named after poet Walt Whitman & Dr Mary Walker. 
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Thank you @belladonnaboheme for suggesting this wonderful shero❣️
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#womenshistorymonth #crossdresser #legend #brave #warrior #smashpatriarchy #thankyoujimmy #dragkinghistory
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