Marilyn’s first attempt to legitimize herself and move

Marilyn’s first attempt to legitimize herself and move

Sally Rand appears on the cover of a vintage 30’s-era program

Sally Rand appears on the cover of a vintage 30’s-era program

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

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

STRIPTEASE DOLLS – BURLESK BEAUTIES A vintage photograph

STRIPTEASE DOLLS – BURLESK BEAUTIES A vintage photograph

fondajane:  Vintage photo of the marquee at Billy Minsky’s

fondajane: Vintage photo of the marquee at Billy Minsky’s

Florence Moore A vintage press photo from 1931.. She was one

Florence Moore A vintage press photo from 1931.. She was one

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

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

 Elaine King A vintage promo photo from October of ‘43..

Elaine King A vintage promo photo from October of ‘43..

 STRIPS AROUND THE WORLD  •  SINNER-AMA BURLESK Vintage photo

STRIPS AROUND THE WORLD  •  SINNER-AMA BURLESK Vintage photo

 SINNER-AMA BURLESK  —  STRIPS Around The WORLD A vintage

SINNER-AMA BURLESK  —  STRIPS Around The WORLD A vintage

    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

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

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”..

STRIPS AROUND THE WORLD  •  SINNER-AMA BURLESKVintage photo

STRIPS AROUND THE WORLD  •  SINNER-AMA BURLESKVintage photo

Vintage press photo (dated from June of 1940) features dancer

Vintage press photo (dated from June of 1940) features dancer

Lynne O’Neill      ..losing herself to the rhythm of the

Lynne O’Neill      ..losing herself to the rhythm of the

Famed photographer Weegee (Arthur Fellig) captures Sherry Britton

Famed photographer Weegee (Arthur Fellig) captures Sherry Britton

Vintage 40’s-era photo features the marquee of the old ‘GAIETY

Vintage 40’s-era photo features the marquee of the old ‘GAIETY

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

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

well hello super wave of new followers - here’s a booty

well hello super wave of new followers - here’s a booty

aniggainrio:  After a 20-minute flight over the city of New York,

aniggainrio: After a 20-minute flight over the city of New York,

WE HAVE SHRIMP INSIDE OF US AT ALL TIMES: BROAD CITY “Knockoffs”

WE HAVE SHRIMP INSIDE OF US AT ALL TIMES: BROAD CITY “Knockoffs”

cjwho:  The High Line, Manhattan, New York  The High Line is

cjwho: The High Line, Manhattan, New York The High Line is

new-yorkcity:  The Start of Irene from the Observation Deck of

new-yorkcity: The Start of Irene from the Observation Deck of

cjwho:  The High Line, Manhattan, New York  The High Line is

cjwho: The High Line, Manhattan, New York The High Line is

cjwho:  The High Line, Manhattan, New York  The High Line is

cjwho: The High Line, Manhattan, New York The High Line is

themaninthegreenshirt:“He adored New York City. He idolized

themaninthegreenshirt:“He adored New York City. He idolized

aryburn-trains:    In this fine scene by staff photographer Ed

aryburn-trains: In this fine scene by staff photographer Ed

thomeyorker:Looking at Art in New York, February 1947. Photography

thomeyorker:Looking at Art in New York, February 1947. Photography

vahc:  A workman takes a siesta on a girder during the building

vahc: A workman takes a siesta on a girder during the building

dead-wolfwood:  traparcyclone:  First official Preview for Blood

dead-wolfwood: traparcyclone: First official Preview for Blood