"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

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

"World Famous Finocchio's: The One and Only House of the Fabulous Female Impersonators," 1960-1970