Anyone know, or know any URLs that might know, the history of the pole in burlesque/stripping? When they began being used, why, etc?





Anyone know, or know any URLs that might know, the history of the pole in burlesque/stripping? When they began being used, why, etc?





Do a search, this has been discussed here before. I don't think there was ever a definitive answer.
I found some interesting stuff once when I did a search for Gypsy Rose Lee. It was years ago though and I'm sure I didn't bookmark the page. It might be a good place to start though...



If you find any information please post it, because I'm curious too.
I found this review of a book which sounds interesting.I checked Amazon but it's currently unavailible )-:
and this onehttp://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1373/is_n12_v46/ai_18967470
and this
and this
and this, lol
and a probably more - I'm still looking.
Last edited by aussiepunkshocker; 11-07-2004 at 08:55 AM.
There was something on TV but I can't remember when I saw it, about the Burlesque Museum.
Here is the link for their website, which I found on Google:
It should be a good place to start.![]()
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