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American burlesque dancer (–)

Lottie "The Body"Tatum-Graves-Claiborne (October 31, - February 28, ) was an American burlesque dancer who performed from the late s to the early s.

She was given the nickname "Lottie the Body" when she was a teenager working in modeling. She also became known as the "Black Gypsy Rose Lee" and the "Gypsy Rose Lee of Detroit." Born and raised in New York, her career in burlesque began in San Francisco, and later she moved to Detroit.

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Lottie was renowned for her support of other exotic dancers, musicians, and entertainers. During her lengthy career, she worked throughout the U.S. and in numerous other countries, performing with many of the great singers, comedians, musicians, and dancers of her era.

Overview

Lottie Tatum Graves Claiborne (née Bristow) was born in Syracuse, New York, on October 31, ^[1] She grew up enjoying participating in sports like baseball and basketball, and loved studying ball