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GYPSY1527
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Fav. BP CD: Sondheim Ect.

posted: 12/17/2006 at 11:10:14 AM ET
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Hey all!
Check out this awesome item (picture and description in the link) I found that is up for auction at Bonhams. What an unbelieveble piece of theater history...


http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=3369279&iSaleNo=14034&sServer=http://images2.bonhams.com/&sPath=2006-11/09/7327603-1-2.jpg

A traditional, wooden, turn-of-the-century steamer trunk with metal and wood enforcings and brass rivets throughout; interior has numerous compartments that have been charmingly decorated with fabric and magazine cut-outs of 'old fashioned' fancy ladies and outdoor scenes; used by the famous burlesque dancer when she was still a child (called Baby Louise) performing on the Vaudeville circuit in the 'teens with her sister (who later became actress June Havoc) in the act 'Baby June and Her Farmboys.' Trunk shows signs of age, wear, and tear as it travelled all around the country, carrying the girls' costumes, but is still in relatively good shape. Included are three black and white photographs of Lee (as a child and adult).

Sister Rose
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God I love stuff like this.

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GYPSY1527
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Fav. BP Song: With So Little to be Sure of
Fav. BP Show: Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Dot
Fav. BP CD: Sondheim Ect.

posted: 12/17/2006 at 4:12:50 PM ET
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Me too. Sisterrose, interested in combining funds to buy this? If only...

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