This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2021
Janis Joplin owned and used small brown leather tooled handbag. From the personal collection of renowned booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. For over four decades Irwin Pate promoted talent all over the United States and internationally. During his career he and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers, Irwin knew Janis Joplin And worked with her on a few occasions. During one of their meetings, Irwin told Janis about his collection of celebrity memorabilia and she gave him some items that she no longer used, including this small tooled leather handbag. The bag has been in the possession of the Pates up to the time of this auction. Irwin Pate passed away in May of 2018, and the hat comes with a letter of provenance from his wife Clarine Pate on Pate Booking Agency letterhead as well as a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.