"The Cockettes and Sylvester," November 1971
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Artifact Overview
The Cockettes were an influential theater troupe from San Francisco. The group, which consisted of hippies and members of the LGBTQ+ community, produced elaborate drag musicals that subverted societal norms around gender and sexuality. One former Cockette, Sylvester (1947-1988), began a solo singing career in 1971; famous for his falsetto voice and androgynous appearance, he became a beloved disco artist.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1971
Subject Date
1971
Creators
Creator Notes
Poster designed by Todd Trexler.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.191.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 25 in
Width: 20.25 in
Inscriptions
top of poster:
HARRY ZERLER IN ASSOCIATION WITH DENNIS LOPEZ / PRESENTS A NOCTURNAL DREAM SHOW FROM SAN FRANCISCO / THE COCKETTES & SYLVESTER AND
at bottom of poster:
HIS HOT BAND IN A NEW YORK DEBUT AT THE ANDERSON THEATRE AT / 66 2nd AVENUE AT 4th, OPENING NOV 7 FOR 3 WEEKS ONLY / ALL SEATS RESERVED. TEL. 924-8400. TU-SUN 9PM
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