Homo-Erotic Quest

"My" Fabulon Thom (which is really strange in print, ey?) has a request... Here's our conversation:

Thom: For over a decade I have been on a relatively unfruitful quest for gay erotica from the Edwardian and even Victorian eras. I know it exists, having seen some long ago, and it truly intrigues me (for reasons not soley pornographic, but also sociological). A major interest for me is gay history, how things were at different times and how they helped create the present.

Me: Your interests are similar to mine -- it's not all about the 'porn arousal' (I won't lie and say nude bods hold no interest for me, but it's more than that -- like a sexy partner, there ought to be something to last past the roll in the hay lol)

The Internet offers much, but at the same time, so many dealers list in ways which do not make it findable (don't label images, don't use tags or text descriptions which make it findable in google etc). I mostly stumble into things rather than rely on searches (which can be most frustrating). And heck, how many times do you even know the name of the photographer etc until after you see the item, learn of its existence, to know that information? ;)

Thom: I remember once seeing a very old photo done in some sort of studio set-up, with what appeared to be adult men, a dozen or so, engaged in various acts with younger guys, apparently teens. The men all had handlebar mustaches and garters to keep their socks up. What clothing there was seemed to be some sort of sports uniform. It was quite a turn-on, but mostly it made me curious. What exactly was going on here? How did this happen? Why was this photographed, and how? What's the story? Especially in that day and age, before things were labelled "gay" and "straight". It really sort of blew my mind!

SO---I was wondering if, on your Internet journeys, you have chanced upon any sites along those lines. Usually when I look for photos of the vintage variety, what turns up is old midcentury physique pictorials, which are fine and quite fun but not what I'm really seeking.

And so, here we are ;)

All I can think of is Wilhelm von Gloeden... For photos that is.

There's also Aubrey Beardsley. DelftBoys.com had a general overview of homo-erotic art.

Of course I offered to post a 'help' call, so all you folks can post your leads, sources, and info.

So now, it's your turn... Post &/or contact Thom via email (located in his blogger profile).