Bette Midler

73 BETTE MIDLER ENSEMBLE

A two piece, short sleeve, ivory crepe back satin ensemble with antique metallic bullion embroidered trim, rhinestone and pearl buttons with matching long mitts. Worn by Midler as she performed “Chapel of Love” during early perform- ances of her September 1979 through January 1980 Bette! Divine Madness tour. $500-700 74 BETTE MIDLER STRAIT JACKET A black and white Dalmatian print cos- tume strait jacket with three canvas buckles at chest and one at cuffs. $100-150 A black and white Dalmatian print, span- dex capri jumpsuit with halter neck and center back zip closure. The jumpsuit is accented with punched iridescent stones and a red belt with matching flower. Worn by Midler during performances of her September 1979 through January 1980 Bette! Divine Madness tour. $500-700 A black and white Dalmatian print, spandex capri jumpsuit with halter neck and back zip closure. The jumpsuit is accented with set jet and hematite rhinestones with orange stones at ankle. $500-700 “The infamous Dalmatian suit. When Michael Kaplan showed me the sketch I nearly killed him, I was so offended. When I actually put the outfit on, I loved it, and wore it for years.” - Bette 76 BETTE MIDLER COSTUME 75 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE JUMPSUIT

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