Presenting historical images that celebrate the Golden Age of Burlesque and Striptease..
kdo: Ann “Bang-Bang” Arbor
kdo:
Caprice (aka. Karen King)
Photographed by - Eddie Rocco
Backstage in the mid-50’s, a 20-something Gilda (with very large spit curls) poses backstage with a cast photo of the “Our Gang” kids.. She’s pointing out the cute little rich girl with substantially-smaller spit curls, that she played when she was just 5 years old!
Vintage 50’s-era photograph captures showgirls relaxing in their dressing room, at the ‘RIVOLI Theatre’ in Seattle..
Chili Pepper poses backstage for a color candid photo..
A photographer surprises dancer Blaza Glory in her dressing room, backstage of the ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ in Los Angeles..
Gaye Daye
A photoshoot taken in her ‘FOLLIES Theatre’ dressing room is featured in the pages of ‘SHEER’ (Vol.1-4) magazine; published in 1959..
Misty Ayres
Winnie Garrett (aka. “The Flaming Redhead” ) gets ready for another show..
