The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Summer 2022

Lot #766:

Janis Joplin Owned and Worn Gold-Tone Bracelet with Blue Stones

Janis Joplin owned and worn gold-tone bracelet with blue stones. From the collection of the late Irwin Pate who passed away in May 2018. Irwin was a renowned booking agent and promotional manager for over four decades. He promoted talent all over the United States. During his career, Irwin and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. When traveling on concert tours Irwin often would obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members or venue staff. This bracelet was given to a venue employee by Janis Joplin after a concert. Janis had given it to the employee for his girlfriend but he kept it for himself as a souvenir. Later Irwin was able to purchase the bracelet from the crew member for his collection and it has been in the Pate collection ever since. Very good vintage condition. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Irwin Pate's widow, Clarine Pate on the Pate company letterhead and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.