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Photograph of a Minsky showgirl dropping coins into a trunk at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1972

Date

1972

Description

A Minsky's showgirl in a beaded costume and feathered headdress poses with a chest of coins and a poster for an Aladdin promotion. A security guard is standing behind the chest of coins. Rows of slot machines are visible behind her. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of a Minsky showgirl posing with a trunk of coins at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1972

Date

1972

Description

A Minsky's showgirl in a beaded costume and feathered headdress poses with a chest of coins and a poster for an Aladdin promotion. A security guard is standing behind the chest of coins. Slot machines are visible behind her. The poster reads "Just like the good old days Month of June celebration you can win a ton of money." The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Collage depicting showgirls and a craps table at the Paradise Island Casino in Nassau, Bahamas: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367)

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Costume design drawing, topless showgirl in blue and black feathered ensemble, Las Vegas, 1981

Date

1981

Archival Collection

Description

Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "Nude showgirl (Blue #1)."
Costume Details: Topless showgirl in jeweled blue and black sheath-style skirt topped in paisley design with long blue and black feathers, large matching headdress; fuchsia accents.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: Stairway
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, black and fuchsia feathered showgirl costume, Las Vegas, 1974

Date

1974

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design for Hallelujah Hollywood!, an MGM Grand Hotel production.
Costume Details: Black two-piece showgirl costume with long sheath-type skirt and long-sleeved bolero-style top; decorated with gold jewels and pink and fuchsia feathers, with matching tall head piece.
Show Name: Hallelujah Hollywood!
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, gold digger showgirl costume, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "16 Bluebells (Gold diggers)."
Costume Details: Showgirl wearing a costume made of yellow and gold faux coins, with brown fur muff and gold feathered headpiece.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: B-Babies
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, showgirl in turban and harem pants , Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "8 bluebells (Delilah attendants)."
Costume Details: Showgirl wearing a gold turban, vest, slippers, and harem-style pants carrying a gold standard.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Samson and Delilah: Processional
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, topless showgirl with floral platter headdress, Las Vegas, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Costume Details: Sketch of topless showgirl holding oversized platter filled with purple, turquoise, yellow and green flowers over her head; oversized white hanging earrings; white bandana and netting over coiled braided hair with one braid hanging down.
Show Name: Thoroughly Modern Minsky
Site Name: Thunderbird (resort)

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Photograph of a showgirl in a feathered costume, hugging a stage column, Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s

Date

1957 to 1969

Description

A showgirl wearing a feathered costume and headdress poses on a set while hugging a stage column at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)

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