Oscar 1884 Size:extra large A gorilla called Guy and

A gorilla called Guy and a chimpanzee called Congo

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a newsreel cinema that also showed short films

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Oscar 1884 Size:extra large A gorilla called Guy andOscar Wilde (1854 1900) stands in formal dress facing the viewer, left hand on hip, right hand at his side holding white kid gloves, his left leg forward and turned out. This caricature of Wilde shows him at the height of his glamour and fame. 'Vanity Fair' published it in their 'Men of the Day' series. Wilde is dressed flamboyantly, with his signature carnation buttonhole. The Dublin born Wilde is one of the world's most celebrated gay icons. A