Sold for:
$500
$500
A petal pink stage gown and stole owned by Ann Corio, a well-known burlesque artist and pin-up girl in the 1940s who had a stage career lasting well into the 1980s. The gown is of sheer fabric layer over a pink fabric woven with silver metallic threads. The top layer is embellished with silver bugle beads, rhinestones, and applied lace with two bands of pink feathers trimming the hem. The stole matches the dress and is also trimmed with feathers. No labels or size present. Corio wears a similar style gown in This Was Burlesque (HBO, 1988). PROVENANCE From the Estate of Ann Corio Categories: ANN CORIO
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-04-05
