Tommy Tucker, the Cross-Dressing Squirrel

Tommy visiting a children's hospital

In the 1940s Washington, D.C., was more tolerant of cross-dressing. Tommy Tucker, a Washington squirrel was adopted and raised by an indulgent childless couple who loved to dress him up. He had more than 100 outfits to choose from, including such accessories as hats and pearl necklaces. He visited schools and hospitals, sold war bonds during World War II, appeared in a Paramount film and encouraged the 30,000 members of the Tommy Tucker Club to be kind to animals.

Why did he dress in women's clothes? The answer is simple: his tail interfered with pants.
Tommy died of old age in 1949.

See a slideshow of Tommy in his finery at The Washington Post

Thanks Bruce!