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Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895. Barker married and had children but later lived life as a man and as an ex-army officer. Date: 1929
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Barker Colonel Dressing Gender Geoffrey Holloway Identity Irma Norton Nov20 Prison Scandal Scandalous Swap Valerie 1929 Lgbt Lgbtq Smith Transgender
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of colonial intrigue with our exquisite fine art print of Colonel Barker, as depicted in this vintage illustration from The Graphic. Originally published in 1911, this captivating image of Valerie Smith, who later became infamous as Colonel Barker, brings to life the enigmatic persona of this extraordinary figure. Our Media Storehouse range of fine art prints, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, offers you the opportunity to own a piece of history, beautifully preserved in high-quality art prints. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Delve into the fascinating story of Colonel Barker and relive the intrigue and mystery of a bygone era with this exceptional fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Colonel Barker, the enigmatic figure once known as Valerie Smith, born Lilias Irma Barker in 1895, poses confidently for this photograph, concealing the extraordinary secrets of his past. The image, published in The Graphic on November 20, 1929, captures Barker as 'Colonel Geoffrey Norton, ex-army officer and retired businessman.' However, this was far from the truth. Barker had lived a double life, first as a woman and wife, then as a man and an army officer. Born as Valerie, she married and had children, but in later years, she began to live as a man, adopting the identities of John Hill and later, Geoffrey Norton. Her gender swap was a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few. The deception came crashing down in 1929 when Barker was arrested and sent to Holloway Prison. The sensational case made headlines, with the press reporting on the scandalous details of her past. The public was shocked and fascinated by the story of the woman who had lived as a man, and the man who had been a woman. Despite the scandal, Barker continued to live as a man, maintaining the façade of a retired army officer and businessman. The photograph, taken during this period, shows a man who exudes an air of authority and confidence, a stark contrast to the woman she once was. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of identity and the lengths some people will go to live authentically. It also highlights the societal attitudes towards gender and sexuality during the late 1920s, an era when such stories were considered scandalous and taboo.
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