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Francis Leon (November 21st 1844 - August 19th, 1922) was a 19th century female impersonator and acted in racist blackface minstrel performances.
Francis Leon (November 21st 1844 - August 19th, 1922) was a 19th century female impersonator from the [[USA|United States]] and acted in racist blackface minstrel performances.


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Francis Leon (November 21st 1844 - August 19th, 1922) was a 19th century female impersonator from the United States and acted in racist blackface minstrel performances.

Photo Gallery

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