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Baker (Gilbert) Collection

Owning Institution: GLBT Historical Society

About this Collection

Gilbert Baker was an artist, drag queen, and Sister of Perpetual Indulgence who played the central role in the 1978 creation of the rainbow LGBTQ pride flag. Baker’s collection consists largely of textiles, sewing supplies, art, and audiovisual materials, along with a small number of documents. View this collection on the contributor's website.
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27 items found in this collection

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30th anniversary rainbow flag speech
Autobiographical speech
"Betsy Ross" drag gown and hat
Betsy Ross essay
"Concentration camp uniform" protest ensemble
Gilbert Baker and companions on a boat
Gilbert Baker and group with 1978 rainbow flag
Gilbert Baker and group with anti-Briggs protest sign
Gilbert Baker and partner (1)
Gilbert Baker and partner (2)
Gilbert Baker and partner (3)
Gilbert Baker applying makeup
Gilbert Baker in Betsy Ross gown
Gilbert Baker in drag, Ferry Building
Gilbert Baker in uniform
Gilbert Baker on statue
Gilbert Baker rainbow flag cutout art
Gilbert Baker replica rainbow flag
Gilbert Baker shoe/UN Building cutout art
Gilbert Baker Sister Chanel 2001 greeting card
Gilbert Baker with large parade flag
Gilbert Baker with rainbow curtain
"Lady Liberty" ensemble
Magazine cover parodies
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