Portrait Miniature of a Queer Who Likes Drag Queens (The Hanky Code)

Portrait miniatures are intimate depictions of a sitter in the clothes of their choosing, sometimes holding an object that is significant or relevant to them. This miniature shows the artist, a queer, with a lavender hanky. This hanky references the Hanky code. In urban centers in the US during the 1970’s and 1980’s, some gay men would wear hankies of various colors, designs and placements to indicate their sexual preferences, kinks and positions.

8”x 10”. Image will be framed and with stamped with Homosocial mark.