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Elvis Presley Green Tweed Make-Up Case With Leather Strap.
Elvis Presley's personally owned and used green tweed make-up case with leather strap. The case comes from the collection of renowned booking agent and promotional agent Irwin Pate, During his very long career, Irwin and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. When traveling on concert tours Irwin often would obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members and venue staff, and some items he obtained directly from the celebrity. Among the vast number of entertainers that he came in contact with, worked with, and knew was Elvis Presley. This green tweed make-up case was found by a venue employee inn Elvis's dressing room after a concert. No-one from Elvis's team came to retrieve it, so the employee kept it as a souvenir. A few years later, Irwin was able to purchase the case from the employee for his and Clarine's collection.
Dimensions: 15 in x 8.25 in x 8.5 in.
Condition: Very good.
Authentication: Letter from Irwin Pate's widow, Clarine Pate, and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.