Hanky Panky: The History and Cultural Impact of the Hanky Code

Documenting LGBTQ Boston

Hanky Panky: The History and Cultural Impact of the Hanky Code

A talk by Raul Cornier

Thursday, January 18, 2018

6 p.m.

The Geo. Johnson Room, 2nd Floor, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA 02116

Events in this series are free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required.

Raul Cornier will present on the history, evolution, and impact of the gay hanky code on queer culture, dress and sexual identity. Raul Cornier is a graduate student at the University of Rhode Island Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, with an emphasis on historic textiles and costume.

About the Out of the Archives Series

Join us for a series of intimate events featuring focused topics, lively discussions, and materials from The History Project's archives. All events in this series are held at The History Project, 29 Stanhope Street in Boston, unless otherwise noted. These events are free and open to the public, but because space is limited, we ask participants to RSVP online. While Out of the Archives events are free, many participants make a donation to support the work of The History Project.