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Title: Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest
Dates: circa 1978
Collection Number: 2023-72
Creator/Collector:
Ross, Bob, 1934-2003
Extent: 2 linear feet (1 vest)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: A studded leather vest from Febe’s bar in San Francisco. The vest belonged to Bob Ross (1934-2003), the founder of the Bay
Area Reporter and Emperor VII After Norton of the Imperial Court of San Francisco. The front of the vest includes the name
“Bob” written in metal studs, Ross’s Imperial Court pin, and four other pins.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
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[Identification of item]. Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest. Collection Number: 2023-72. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Julian Marshburn, August 2023.
Scope and Content of Collection
A studded leather vest from Febe’s bar in San Francisco. The vest belonged to Boss Ross (1934-2003), the founder of the Bay
Area Reporter and Emperor VII After Norton of the Imperial Court of San Francisco. The front of the vest includes the name
“Bob” written in metal studs, Ross’s Imperial Court pin, and four other pins.
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