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Drag queens and dancers perform onstage at Mardi Gras Party, Sydney Showground Moore Park, 1998

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Unique IDA-01162679SeriesSydney Star Observer stock photograph libraryDate28th February 1998Date qualifierexactFormatPhotograph - PrintDescriptionA large collection of professional Drag Queen performers from in and around the Sydney club scene performing together in the 6am show at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras party. Dressed in an array of colourful costumes, with their hands raised high. This production included many trans and queer performers and was a celebration of their contribution to the community. Drag queens Vanessa Wagner, in a blue, yellow, white and green patterned dress, and Maude Boate (second to the right of Vanessa) with signature wig and bodysuit, are in the front row.

This image is part of the second release of photographs for the Sydney Star Observer collection.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: C.Moore Hardy

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Subject tagsLGBTIQA+Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access noteThe photographer retains copyright in this work. Contact the City Archives to arrange permission for publishing or commercial use. Please acknowledge the photographer when using this image: Photographer: C.Moore Hardy, courtesy City of Sydney Archives.

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Alternative IDSSO-0695

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Authenticity & integrityThis series was acquired from SSO Media. Information was recorded on the back of the photograph and the folder the photograph was in. It has formed the basis of the descriptive information added by volunteers and City of Sydney staff.

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CollectionC.Moore Hardy - Sydney Star Observer (SSO) CollectionBoxCSA109517Related ItemsFolder - Mardi Gras Party 1998

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Drag queens and dancers perform onstage at Mardi Gras Party, Sydney Showground Moore Park, 1998