Bette Midler

PHOTO: MARY ANDREWS

5 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE GOWN A merlot sequin, halter, fish tail gown. Midler wore this during her New Year’s Eve performance at Avery Fisher Hall, New York, 1973. $700-900

6 BETTE MIDLER DRESS BY NORMA KAMALI

A fully ruched dress of silver lame with center back zip closure. Midler wore this dress during her debut at Carnegie Hall as well as during per- formances of her January 1973 through December 1973 Divine Miss M tour. The dress was also featured on the back cover of her self titled 1973 Atlantic Records album. A copy of the Bette Midler LP accompa- nies this lot. $500-700

7 BETTE MIDLER “TRICK” DRESS

A gold Lurex polka dot, multi-stripe trick dress with draw strings at waist which raise the weighted hem, label reads “Ray Simpson New York.” Worn by Midler during early 1970s performances. $500-700

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