Not currently on display at the V&A

Photograph of Danny La Rue as Mae West

Photograph
1970s - 1980s (printing)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photograph of Danny La Rue as he appeared in an impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980).


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePhotograph of Danny La Rue as Mae West (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photograph
Brief description
Photograph of Danny La Rue as he appeared in an impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980), 1970s - 1980s
Physical description
Black and white photograph of Danny La Rue as he appeared in an impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980). La Rue is holding a microphone and wearing a pale dress with bold dark flowers with an elaborate feathered hat.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.7cm (Note: This measurement refers to the unmounted photograph. Mounted the height is 45.6cm.)
  • Width: 28.2cm (Note: This measurement refers to the unmounted photograph. Mounted the width is 35.4cm.)
Subjects depicted
Summary
Photograph of Danny La Rue as he appeared in an impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980).
Collection
Accession number
S.1622-2014

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJuly 24, 2014
Record URL
Download as: JSON