Miss Maud Allan.
- Date:
- [1908?]
- Reference:
- 3306356i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Black and white photograph of Maud Allan, a Canadian dancer, wearing her beaded costume as 'Salome' in the Dance of the Seven Veils. In World War I, Allan was accused of being a German lesbian spy due in part to the risque nature of her dancing and a comment about the 'cult of the clitoris'. Allan unsuccesfully sued for libel and the aftershocks of the trial led to a bill criminalising 'gross indecency between females' in 1921.
Publication/Creation
London : Rotary Photo E.C., [1908?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 13.7 x 8.7 cm
Lettering
Inscription in black ink on the verso.
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Reference
Wellcome Collection3306356i
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity
Location Status Access Closed stores