Bette Midler

42 BETTE MIDLER “NANETTE” COSTUME PIECES BY PATRICIA ZIPPRODT A pair of distressed cotton knickers with patches and sin- gle suspender with a matching shrug vest both with labels reading, “Barbara Matera Miss Midler.” Together with a white fur muff and stole. Worn by Midler as she portrayed her

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“Nanette” character during her 1976 HBO television special The Bette Midler Show as well as during performances of her 1975 through 1976 Depression Tour. $400-600

43 BETTE MIDLER “MAGIC LADY” OVERCOAT

A distressed, patchwork, “magic lady” full lenth coat with prop umbrella and tinsel garland. Worn by Midler as she performed “Do You Want To Dance” in Divine Madness and numerous other 1970s concert performances. $800-1,200

44 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE BOOTS

A pair of black leather spectator granny boots with red heels and faux lace front with side zip closure. This is the original pair of boots worn by Midler during the 1970s as she portrayed her character, the “Magic Lady.” $300-500

45 BOB MACKIE FOR BETTE MIDLER DESIGN SKETCH

A marker and ink on paper design sketch signed in marker, “Bob Mackie” and annotated “Bette” on Bob Mackie letterhead design paper mounted to board. The sketch is for Midler’s “Magic Lady” character costume designed for her Emmy Award winning 1977 NBC television special Ol’ Red Hair Is Back . 17 by 11 inches $500-700

46 BETTE MIDLER COSTUME DRESS BY BOB DE MORA

A distressed "magic lady" rag, wrap dress on jersey together with brown suede spectator granny boots with red toes and heels. Worn by Midler as she performed her finale, "I Shall Be Released" on her 1980 feature length concert film, Divine Madness . $1,000-1,500

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