I have another post I'm working on about the history of burlesque, since it's an interesting parallel to the similarly-timed history of Ringling that I posted earlier today. In the meantime, here are some pictures from early burlesquers ranging from the late 19th century through the 1950s. How fabulous are these women? I want to be draped in nothing but fur...
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| Bobo Britt, mid-20th c. |
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| unknown performer, 1920s |
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| 1880s cancan girls from the Moulin Rouge (not burlesque, but still fabulous) |
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| comedy musical burlesque troupe members (from left) Faye Templeton, Lew Fields, Joe Weber, and Lillian Russell |
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| Pauline Marham, one of the original 'British Blondes' |
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| Sally Rand, 1930s pioneer of the modern fan dance |
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| Violet Craig, early burlesque performer with her 'Wild West' act |
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| Miss Zorita, early/mid 20th c. performer |
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