Blaze Starr (née Fannie Belle Fleming)
Starr’s striking red hair, voluptuous figure and on-stage enthusiasm were a large part of her appeal. The theatrical flourishes and unique gimmicks she used in her stage show went beyond established burlesque routines like the fan dance and balloon dance. She often performed with dangerous cats, including a baby black panther.
Ladybirds performing topless outdoors, knee high boots tiny bikini bottoms with a fringe
Burlesque Dancer Lauren Arvelle taken in the 1950s
Showgirls back stage accepting presents from an admirer while they are nearly nude
Do you want to pick some flowers off Anita Ventura
Burlesque artist Kitty Knight gives us a look at her tits