Men Dressed in Drag in the Victorian Era – 25 Historical Photos of Drag Queens from the 1800s and Early 1900s

Men dressing in women’s clothing has been going on pretty much since the dawn of time, with reports of “cross-dressing” dating as far back as ancient Rome. Although, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the term “drag queen” came into popular use.

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era

Men Dressed in Drag Victorian Era