Bette Midler

PHOTO: BOB SCOTT

“This photo of Cher, Elton, Bob, Flip and me taken before we taped this performance reminds me that Flip Wilson was also supposed to be in that number. He walked off the set, got in his car, and we never saw him again.” - Bette

21 BETTE MIDLER GOWN BY BOB MACKIE

A silver sequin and bugle beaded white chiffon over white satin halter gown with loch rosen and paillette fringe trim. Originally designed for Midler by Bob Mackie for the finale of The Cher Show (February 12, 1975) which featured Bette, Cher and Elton John. Subsequently worn by Midler in numerous 1970s per- formances as she portrayed lounge singer Vickie Eydie, the predecessor to her Delores de Lago character. $1,000-1,500 An orchid silk “lingerie” leotard with black lace trim and center back zip closure with label reading, “Eliza- beth Courtney Costumes Hollywood.” Worn by Midler as she performed the “Trashy Ladies” medley on the February 12, 1975 episode of The Cher Show . $600-800 22 BETTE MIDLER LEOTARD BY BOB MACKIE

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