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Untitled butterfly feather design for showgirl: original costume design drawing
Date
2002
Archival Collection
Description
Series II. Folies-Bergere production papers, designs, and photographs -- 17th Edition: The Best of the Folies-Bergere -- 2002 costume revisions: costume design drawings, photographs of costume pieces, correspondence, and notes -- La Vedette
Mixed Content
Photograph of a showgirl wearing a pleated gown with long skirt, Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1957
Date
1957
Archival Collection
Description
A showgirl poses backstage at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, wearing a pleated lamé costume with a long skirt. "Dunes '57" handwritten on back of photograph. Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Image
Photograph of a topless showgirl sitting on a levitating carpet, Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s
Date
1957 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
A topless showgirl sits on a "flying carpet" prop at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Image
Photograph of showgirl in elaborate sequined and feathered costume, Las Vegas, circa 1970s to 1980s
Date
1976 to 1983
Description
Showgirl performing onstage in sequined bikini and elaborate feather headdress.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
Image
Photograph of Harold Minsky with showgirl and costumer, circa late 1950s
Date
1955 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Harold Minsky points with tobacco pipe at section of dancer's costume being measured by a seamstress. Additional costumes hang in the background.
Image
Photograph of topless and costumed showgirls with chandelier headdresses, Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s
Date
1957 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
A group of showgirls pose onstage at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Some are wearing long gowns, some are topless, and many are wearing chandelier headdresses. Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Image
Photograph of showgirls at first Lido show at Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, 1958
Date
1958
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Valda Boyne Esau (left) and Enid Mills (right, line captain) at the first Lido show at the Stardust Hotel.
Image
Photograph of showgirls posing by Dunes Hotel swimming pool, Las Vegas, 1955
Date
1955
Archival Collection
Description
Seven showgirls from the Dunes Hotel pose by the hotel's swimming pool soon after it's opening in 1955. Left to right: Penny Davidson, Billie Nelson, Sherry Klarke, Pat Gautier, Gloria Curtis, Pat O'Conner, Irene Rainwater.
Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Image
Photograph of a showgirl in a costume with a long pleated drape, Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s
Date
1957 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
A showgirl poses in a costume with an oversized bow on front and long pleated panels, Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. "Pleated cover over orchid lace--Jean" handwritten on back of photograph. Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Image
Job #99-060: Showgirl for Stardust, 1999 June 21
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Greg Cava Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00399
Collection Name: Greg Cava Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box 05
Collection Name: Greg Cava Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box 05
Archival Component