Title: Come see the great Ella Wesner, surnamed The Captain
Description: Chromolithographic advertising poster for Ella Wesner (1841-1917), depicting her in her celebrated role as "The Captain" featured in her own 1880s touring show, "Captain of the Queen's Own".

Poster is dated later than 1884 as the founding member of the theatrical company Evans, Bryant & Hoey's Meteors, James Niles, had died that year and is omitted here  in the company's name.
Subjects: Cross-dressing, Male impersonators