Barbette (1897–1973) was the stage name of Vander Clyde Broadway, a pioneering American aerialist and female impersonator who achieved international fame in the 1920s-30s. Known for his daring trapeze acts at venues like the Moulin Rouge and Casino de Paris, he performed in drag, revealing his masculinity only at the end, and became a celebrated figure for artists like Jean Cocteau. #barbette #dragqueens #moulinrouge #lgbtqhistory #lgbtqiaplus | Jeff Waters