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Costume & Nude Card Collection Additions

Some of my most FAVORITE things to collect are costumes & Nude Playing Cards. Part of it may be in my upbringing. I live in a highly conservative state, so the female form was something that I didn't see being appreciated as it should be.  My fascination with the female body has now become a collecting obsession! 
I have always been fascinated with Burlesque, mainly from past eras. The handmade costumes and elaborate beading always caught my attention.  I don't have a huge collection of showgirl or burlesque costumes, but what I do have, I make count. Below is one I just ordered as an early birthday present and OH MY  am I excited 😊


Vintage Burlesque Costume with Picture of original owner


This bra below is not perfect, but no less beautiful.  The expertly place rhinestones tell a story that leaves mystery and tease... the point of burlesque. This piece is obviously not wearable, but I like to think of it as more of an art piece.

1940's Rhinestone Showgirl Bra via TiffLittleFingers on Etsy





My collection of Nude Playing Cards started when I began buying are from YouWereSwell now DreamingofJohnny on Etsy.  First off, her art & illustrations are FUCKING AMAZING, but the little gifts & add-ons are the perfect touch.  Every order I received would come with some Nude Cards and I became hooked! Now I have numerous decks & single cards all though out my closet. 

My boyfriend and I were travelling though South Dakota and found a lard stack of these cards in this little country antique store.  I brought them up to the counter where this big, burly man and some customers were hanging out. The guy ringing me up laughed and asked me if they were a gift for "my man" to which my boyfriend blushed. I said, "No, they're for me. I love nude women". The guy stared at me while the female customers laughed. Midwest living ladies & gentlemen.
Anyways, the mini deck below was too adorable to pass up, even for $25. The cards are about the size of a silver dollar, if not a bit smaller.

Itsy Bitsy Nude Playing cards from CoveTableCuriosities on Etsy
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