Started dancing and stripping at burlesque houses at the age of 15 with the assistance of fellow dancer Tessie The Tassel Twirler. She retired from burlesque 8 years later to appear in films but documented her rise to fame and adventurous relationship with her mother in the autobiographical book, Gypsy. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lee in a fishnet outfit, striking a pose, signed in fountain pen, “Good luck! Gypsy Rose Lee.” In fine condition, with a couple small areas of brushing to sentiment and signature and some scattered light corner creases and impressions. R&R COA.
