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Lot 644

[BURLESQUE]. Cabinet photo of the Barrison Sisters: Sophie,...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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[BURLESQUE]. Cabinet photo of the Barrison Sisters: Sophie, Inga, Olga, Lona & Gertrude. N.p., ca. 1890s. Cabinet photo of an illustration depicting the infamous Lona Barrison and her sisters, who in 1893 created and performed their risqu? ?kitty cat" dance act, which featured live kittens sewn into the crotch of their? undergarments as audiences were asked ?Would you like to see my pussy?" 4 ? x 6 3/8". Rounded corner; pale soiling in image; old gift inscription verso.