Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest

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GLBT Historical Society

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San Francisco, California 94103

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2024

Descriptive Summary

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

Access

Collection is open for research.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest. Collection Number: 2023-72. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

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.

Indexing Terms

LGBTQ

Gay men

Leather

Imperial Court System

Nightlife

San Francisco (Calif.)