This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/5/2020
Janis Joplin owned and used brown cowhide purse with matching wallet and clutch. From the personal collection of renowned booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. For over four decades he 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. When traveling on concert tours Irwin often would obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members and venue staff. Janis Joplin left this white and brown cowhide purse (with matching wallet and clutch) in her dressing room after one of her concerts. An employee of the venue gave the pieces to Irwin, and told him that the purse had contained "questionable paraphernalia" when found in the dressing room. Very good, vintage condition. Comes with a letter of provenance from the late Irwin Pate's wife, Clarine Pate, on Pate Booking Agency letterhead and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.