Collection of fat queer fashion and ephemera, circa 1994-2018

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Extent:
1.25 linear feet (1 carton)
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Collection of fat queer fashion and ephemera. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a variety of clothing and ephemera highlighting queer “fat-shion”. Some clothing in this collection was created by Bertha Pearl, of Size Queen Clothing. Ephemera in this collection contain materials from the NOLOSE conference in 2004; NOLOSE is an organization that is ‘dedicated to ending the oppression of fat people and creating vibrant fat queer culture’. Other items in this collection includes a tote bag from plus-size review site AllGo, stickers, postcards, photographs, and event programs. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008493 ; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008492

Acquisition information:
Gift of Austin J. Austin, August 16, 2018.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Collection of fat queer fashion and ephemera. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455
reference@glbthistory.org
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