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Janis Joplin's Knit Dress

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:16,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD
Janis Joplin's Knit Dress
<B>Janis Joplin's Knit Dress.</B></I> A gorgeous, scoop-necked knit mini-dress, Colin Rose original design, owned and worn by Janis Joplin. A gift from Joplin to Christine Brooks, then Publicity Director for the Fillmore, this dress was one of two Joplin owned of the same design; the other was the beige version she wore at the Monterey Pop Festival, her first major public appearance. Given to Brooks on a visit to Joplin's home, the dress has been a treasured item ever since; this is the first time the piece has been available for auction. Luminous metallic blue threads woven throughout the violet dress add glimmer, and while incredibly short (it's a very mini mini), the dress must have looked stunning on Joplin, with its bell sleeves accentuating her every gesture. A rare, one of a kind treasure from the wardrobe of "Pearl." In Very Fine condition with three very small pulls to knitwork. <I>Accompanied by LOA from Christine Brooks.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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