The Lady Who Appears To Be a Gentleman
Feb 23, 2017 · 1 min read
The story of Miss Stormé de Larverie who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Diane Arbus.
Miss Stormé DeLarverie was a butch lesbian who’s scuffle with the police over LGBT Rights in New York City caused a media uproar. De Larverie became known as “the Rosa Parks of the gay community” soon after.
Pictured above is a photo of DeLarverie by Diane Arbus in 1961, cross dressed as a gentleman in New York City.
Following the Stonewall riot, DeLarverie gained recognition from all over the nation and became a household name.
