Presenting historical images that celebrate the Golden Age of Burlesque and Striptease..
Ann “Bang Bang” Arbor
Vintage promo postcard personalized to the mother of Burlesque emcee and entertainer, Bucky Conrad: “To Louise — It’s all the Way you look at it! — Best Regards, Ann “Bang Bang” Arbor ”..
Jean Carroll (aka. Mary Henrici)
Jean began her career dancing in Burlesque with her sister JoAnn, in the 1930’s.. But soon proved herself an effective “Talking Woman”; a showgirl that could perform in comedy skits.. She did this for many years with her 1st husband: Bob Carney.. By 1958, she’d met her 2nd husband: comic Billy “Zoot” Reed, and the tradition continued ‘til 1964..
Julie Gibson aka. “The Bashful Bride”..
Vintage promo photo personalized: “To Hirsh, With best wishes — Julie Gibson ”..
Winnie Garrett aka. “The Flaming Redhead”..
Vintage 50’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Vickie & Charlie — Wishing you a lifetime of good health & happiness — Winnie Garrett”
Darbi “Crazy Hips” Wilde
Vintage promo photo personalized to the mother of Burlesque emcee/entertainer, Bucky Conrad..
Mei Ling
Vintage promo photo personalized: “To Kim — One of the nicest girls I have ever met — Wah-Ai-Nee (I Love You), Mai Ling ”..
Earlene
Vintage promo photo personalized to the mother of Burlesque emcee/entertainer, Bucky Conrad: “Louise — Good Luck to a nice person — Earlene ”..
Camille aka. “The Titian Beauty”..
a-harlots-progress: Annette Allen
Vintage 40’s-era promo photo personalized: “To Edward, With my very best wishes. Sincerely, — Annette Allen ”..
Rusti Marsh
Vintage promo photo personalized to the mother of Burlesque emcee/entertainer, Bucky Conrad: “Louise Sweetie, My Very Best To You. It’s been wonderful knowing you. Until we meet again — Rusti ”..
