Alan McKail b. 31 January 1888

Also known as Hugh John Alan McKail, Alan M'Kail, Allan McKail
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
A Melburnian auctioneer, fashion and theatre designer known for his costumes at Melbourne's Artists' Balls. Contemporary police and media reactions to his more flamboyant costumes give an insight into attitudes towards gay male and transgender identity in early twentieth century Melbourne.
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employee of
Cyril John McClelland
1888
Curator
relative of
Louisa M I McKail
1888
Artist (Painter), Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
relative of
Mary Jane McKail
1888
Artist (Painter)
relative of
Lambert Allan Murdoch McKail
1888
Designer
friend of
Charles Robertson Stuart Muir
1888
Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)

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Related events
  • St James's Bazaar Fund (exhibited at)