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Female impersonators

Topic sh85064634 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered works on men who dress as women for the purpose of playing a theatrical role, as a disguise, or as a humorous or political statement. Works on entertainers who perform with over-the-top female clothing and exaggerated mannerisms are entered under [Drag queens.] Works on persons who assume a dress and manner not generally associated with their gender for psychological gratification are entered under [Cross-dressers.]

Used for

  • Cross-dressers (Female impersonators)
  • Crossdressers (Female impersonators)
  • Impersonators of women
  • Impersonators, Female

Examples

Notes under [Cross-dressers; Drag queens]

Broader Terms (1)

Hierarchy

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