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"Policing Muses; a History With Pasties and Mirkins" is due to hit print this fall as a smaller part of my research I been have working on including preserving the oral histories of retired burlesque stars & Living Legends such as Bonnie Logan, Viva La Fever, Toni Elling, Judith Stein and more through transcripts of interviews and other resources.
Articles from press and police archives document throughout history that women's bodies in the arts and sports industries were regularly policed heavily compared to their male counterparts.
"Another feminist history book about women's lewdness?!"
Yes but this time, it's by us, for us. Sex Workers & Showgirls voices and experiences will give a more accurate narrative, a saucier tale to tell of fearlessness and sparkle.
Any and all research and transcripts associated with the historical research will be donated to archives and curators of museums whose mission statements will best fit preserving this history in multiple cities the research is associated with. Museums with sex positive and sex worker positive and inclusive mission statements.
Are you a curator or museum interested in being an addition to that? Shimmy & Shake over to our contact page & let us know!
Articles from press and police archives document throughout history that women's bodies in the arts and sports industries were regularly policed heavily compared to their male counterparts.
"Another feminist history book about women's lewdness?!"
Yes but this time, it's by us, for us. Sex Workers & Showgirls voices and experiences will give a more accurate narrative, a saucier tale to tell of fearlessness and sparkle.
Any and all research and transcripts associated with the historical research will be donated to archives and curators of museums whose mission statements will best fit preserving this history in multiple cities the research is associated with. Museums with sex positive and sex worker positive and inclusive mission statements.
Are you a curator or museum interested in being an addition to that? Shimmy & Shake over to our contact page & let us know!