The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Spring 2023

Lot #89:

Janis Joplin Owned & Used Elaborate Gold Beaded Purse

Janis Joplin's owned and used elaborately beaded gold purse. From the collection of renowned booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. Pate was well-known in show business for over four decades. Over his long career, he and his wife Clarine Pate, obtained a large collection of personal clotting and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. When traveling on concert tours Pate would often obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members and venue staff. This gold geaded bag was given to a venue employee by Janis Joplin, after the employee had complimented her on it. Later Pate was able to purchase the bag from the employee for his collection, and it has been in the Pate's collection ever since. Comes with a letter from Irwin's widow, Clarine Pate, on Pate Entertainment, Inc. letterhead, and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.