Antique MILLIE DE LEON The Girl in Blue Burlesque Dancer Photo Pin Pinback 1.25"

Description

Antique (c. 1900) photo pinback promoting Millie De Leon ("The Girl in Blue"), a popular burlesque dancer of the period who performed across the US and enjoyed tossing her garters to eager spectators in the audience. B/w image of Millie in a fantastically large hat, printed on mint green paper (possibly faded from a more blue original color). Marked "Pioneer Man'f'g Co. Patent New York USA" on back paper. Mild surface wear, and front is very slightly dented. Measures 1 1/4" across. Very scarce!
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