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Josephine Baker "L'lle Heureuse"

Folies-Bergères, Paris, France
1939 JB3910

Costume
   See-through dance outfit with feathers to the side; headdress.

   TML. N-1. Armpits.

Actions
    Baker holds her arms up during the applause (1)

Commentary
   "The finale of Paris-Londres, "L'Ile Heureuse" with Baker playing La Belle de Bahia, costumed by Rosevienne, singing 'Mon coeur est un Oiseau des Illes.'" --caption on source.

Source
   Black and white picture from unidentified book, purchased flea market, Ohio, 1994. Date is estimation and may be significantly off. 1 picture.
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