Presenting historical images that celebrate the Golden Age of Burlesque and Striptease..
Gay Dawn waves to the crowd from the very top of a float promoting the ‘RIVOLI Theatre’; in Seattle, Washington.. The parade was an annual event (sponsored by the local Chamber Of Commerce) and part of the city’s “Sea Fair week” festivities..
Keith Linforth’s CABARET REVUE
Keith Linforth operated a touring Burlesque company during the 40’s and 50’s.. This formal troupe photo features the entire cast from his “Original CABARET REVUE”.. The photo was found in the archives of Seattle’s ‘RIVOLI Theatre’; where his show would’ve (undoubtedly) once performed..
An unusual quartet of vintage 50’s-era candid photos features showgirls from Seattle’s ‘RIVOLI Theatre’ in a parade car.. Dunno the occasion of the parade. And sadly, I’m unable to identify any of the performers shown.. Looks like they’re having fun, though!
Vintage 50’s-era photograph captures showgirls relaxing in their dressing room, at the ‘RIVOLI Theatre’ in Seattle..
Vintage 50’s-era candid photo featuring the front of the ‘RIVOLI Theatre’; located in Seattle, Washington.. Gay Dawn appears on the marquee as the week’s Featured Attraction..
Gay Dawn
Gay Dawn
A beautiful photo that I got off eBay — part of an estate sale featuring the photo archives from Seattle’s old ‘Rivoli Theatre’..
Gay Dawn smiles on the stage of Seattle’s ‘RIVOLI Theatre’, during an informal Camera Club photoshoot session..
Gay Dawn ..and her frilly panties
A series of vintage 50’s-era photos shows an unidentified dancer working the side of the ‘RIVOLI Theatre’ stage; located in Seattle, Washington..
