"World Famous Finocchio's: The One and Only House of the Fabulous Female Impersonators," 1960-1970
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Artifact Overview
Established in 1929 as a place to see "female impersonator" revues, Finnochio's Club in San Francisco became well known for its drag performances. In addition to serving as a safe public space for the LGBTQ+ community, it was a popular tourist attraction into the early-1990s, before closing at the end of 1999.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1960-1970
Subject Date
1960-1970
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.190.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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