Bidspirit auction | Janis Joplin Boa w/ COA


Janis Joplin Boa w/ COA - Janis Joplin Personally Owned & Worn Boa With Photo & Letter- Comes with letter from seller and notarized letter regarding the item. This rare item from the 1960's, Janis Joplin very own Boa which she wore often, with photographic proof. This comes with a letter from the person who obtained it. He worked part time at the City Lights Bookshop, San Francisco from 1966 to 1969. He states, ”During this time around 1967 I was asked by the famous photographer Bob Seidemann if I could help him with some photo shoots. One particular shoot was Janis Joplin. When Janis arrived she was wearing the purple boa that she made famous in the 1960's. After the photo shoot was over I noticed she left it behind. I have had it in my possession since.”It was later sold to a dealer whom the recent collector purchased it from. He details how he purchased it in 2001 and has given a certified legal letter for the item.