Bette Midler

182 BETTE MIDLER DIVA LAS VEGAS GOWN A full length, chocolate crepe, topaz colored rhinestone encrusted gown by Pamela Dennis with three quarter length sleeves and sequin and beaded floral appliques. Worn by Midler as she performed “From A Distance” and subsequent numbers during her show Diva Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. HBO released the show as a television special on January 18, 1997. $700-900 183 BETTE MIDLER DIVA LAS VEGAS GOWN A full length merlot crepe, ruby colored rhine- stone encrusted gown with three quarter length sleeves and beaded floral appliques with label reading “Pamela Dennis New York.” Worn by Midler as she performed “From A Distance” and subsequent numbers during her show Diva Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. HBO released the show as a televi- sion special on January 18, 1997. $700-900 184 BETTE MIDLER / DELORES DE LAGO COSTUME COAT A seafoam winter jacket with faux fur cuffs with quick change back center velcro closure with matching hat. Worn by the Midler as she portrayed Delores de Lago singing “Drinking Again / Macarthur Park” as she performed in Diva Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. HBO released the show as a television special on January 18, 1997. $200-300 185 DIVA LAS VEGAS MERMAID COSTUMES A group of three royal blue spandex mermaid costumes designed by Bob de Mora with gold, purple and teal lame tails and circular applique, containing labels reading “Ursula’s Costumes.” Worn by backup dancers during performances of Diva Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. HBO released the show as a televi- sion special on January 18, 1997. $300-500 186 BETTE MIDER / DELORES DE LAGO HAT A black satin, collapsing top hat with metallic green head band and blue sparkle lining. Used by Midler as she portrayed Delores de Lago singing “New York, New York” during performances of the show Diva Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. HBO released the show as a television special on January 18, 1997. $200-300

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