Presenting historical images that celebrate the Golden Age of Burlesque and Striptease..
Diane Ross poses (without “Squeaky” her Monkey) for a Nudie-Cutie set..
More pics of Diane can be found here..
burleskateer: (via Grottu)
Beautiful vintage promotional poster featuring Diane Ross and Her Monkey..
Diane Ross
Beautiful vintage promo photo dated from April of 1944.. Before Ms. Ross set up her Strip Act with “Squeaky” the monkey,— she was a ‘hot tamale’ heating up the nightclubs on Bourbon Street, where she was known as: “The Flame of New Orleans”..
Diane Ross and her Monkey (“Squeaky”)
Vintage 50’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Hirsh — Just to say I think your tops — Love, Diane Ross ”..
An older and blonder Diane Ross poses (without her Monkey, this time) for a Nudie-Cutie photoshoot..
Diane Ross
Vintage 50’s-era promo photo personalized: “To June! — Just to say I think you’re swell — Best always, Diane Ross”..
burlyqnell: Diane Ross
Vintage 50’s-era promo photo personalized to fellow dancer Janice Miller: “To Janice — Sure has been swell knowing & working with you. Hope that some of our good times will soon be repeated. Best always, — The Flame of New Orleans, Diane Ross ”..
burlyqnell: Diane Ross and her Monkey (“Squeaky”)
Diane Ross and her Monkey (“Squeaky”)
Autographed for Bob, and personalized: “May you always have plenty of swinging tenderloin.. Just Squeaky & me..”
Diane Ross and her Monkey (“Squeaky”)
