Dorian Dennis   aka. “Burlesque’s Most Beautiful

Dorian Dennis   aka. “Burlesque’s Most Beautiful

bhof:   Anne Howe prepares to take the stage, in this vintage

bhof: Anne Howe prepares to take the stage, in this vintage

  Lois DeFee Image #4 of a larger photo series from Irving Klaw;

Lois DeFee Image #4 of a larger photo series from Irving Klaw;

   Tempest Storm A UPI press photo from February of ‘58, highlights

Tempest Storm A UPI press photo from February of ‘58, highlights

Betty (Blue Eyes) Howard headlines the marquee of the ‘BROADWAY

Betty (Blue Eyes) Howard headlines the marquee of the ‘BROADWAY

The “Modern architecture” of Zorita Vintage 50’s-era

The “Modern architecture” of Zorita Vintage 50’s-era

thisisnodream:  Burlesque dancer Rose La Rose in New York City..

thisisnodream: Burlesque dancer Rose La Rose in New York City..

A vintage photo from 1938 features the formidable facade of the

A vintage photo from 1938 features the formidable facade of the

An astonishing Press Photo from May of ‘39.. It features

An astonishing Press Photo from May of ‘39.. It features

 STRIPS AROUND THE WORLD  •  SINNER-AMA BURLESK Vintage photo

STRIPS AROUND THE WORLD  •  SINNER-AMA BURLESK Vintage photo

   Lynne O’Neill     aka. “The Original Garter Girl”..

Lynne O’Neill     aka. “The Original Garter Girl”..

burleskateer:  In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom

burleskateer: In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom

Vintage photo dated from June 27 - 1945, features Gypsy Rose

Vintage photo dated from June 27 - 1945, features Gypsy Rose

    Lynne O’Neill     aka. “The Original Garter Girl”..

Lynne O’Neill     aka. “The Original Garter Girl”..

In 1949, Faith Arlen performs her “Leda and the Swan”

In 1949, Faith Arlen performs her “Leda and the Swan”

WINNER IN COURT BATTLE Vintage photo dated from September 24

WINNER IN COURT BATTLE Vintage photo dated from September 24

  Winnie Garrett laughs it up at the famed ‘HA HA Club’;

Winnie Garrett laughs it up at the famed ‘HA HA Club’;

    Lynne O’Neill       aka. “The Original Garter

Lynne O’Neill       aka. “The Original Garter

Zorita is featured on this vintage 40’s-era matchbook from

Zorita is featured on this vintage 40’s-era matchbook from

Lilly Christine    aka. “The Cat Girl”.. Martha Theresa

Lilly Christine    aka. “The Cat Girl”.. Martha Theresa

 Gypsy Rose Lee   (aka. Louise Hovick) Appearing here in a

Gypsy Rose Lee   (aka. Louise Hovick) Appearing here in a

Lynne O’Neill               ..gets her groove

Lynne O’Neill               ..gets her groove

Lilly Christine is featured in an unidentified Men’s Pocket

Lilly Christine is featured in an unidentified Men’s Pocket

Rusty Lane        aka. “The Duchess Of Disrobe”..

Rusty Lane        aka. “The Duchess Of Disrobe”..

burleskateer:  Lilly Christine    aka. “The Cat Girl”..

burleskateer: Lilly Christine    aka. “The Cat Girl”..

In August of 1952, Lili St. Cyr performs her famous “Bubble

In August of 1952, Lili St. Cyr performs her famous “Bubble

Lois DeFee works the floor at a New York nightclub, during the

Lois DeFee works the floor at a New York nightclub, during the

Lynne O’Neill shakes her tail feathers.. Photographed during

Lynne O’Neill shakes her tail feathers.. Photographed during

Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A dancer

Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A dancer

Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A dancer

Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A dancer

mudwerks:  (via Blaze Starr, Burlesque Stripper Linked to a Governor,

mudwerks: (via Blaze Starr, Burlesque Stripper Linked to a Governor,

burleskateer:  Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A

burleskateer: Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)A

Zorita           aka. “World Famous Dancer of the Serpents”..A

Zorita           aka. “World Famous Dancer of the Serpents”..A

Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)Appearing

Zorima        (aka. Margaret Lehtinen McCloskey)Appearing

Tirza      (aka. Leona Duval)Vintage promo photo from an

Tirza      (aka. Leona Duval)Vintage promo photo from an

burleskateer:  Rusty Lane        aka. “The Duchess Of Disrobe”..

burleskateer: Rusty Lane        aka. “The Duchess Of Disrobe”..