Bette Davis' Bearskin Rug, Purchased for Her Daughter....

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Bette Davis' Bearskin Rug, Purchased for Her Daughter. A full-sized Alaskan grizzly bear rug, purchased by Davis in the 1970s for her daughter, as detailed in chapter 14 of Roy Moseley's biography of the actress. In Very Fine to Excellent condition and accompanied by the original storage trunk, a copy of Moseley's book, and a letter of provenance from Wild Bill's Furs. Requires third party shipping.

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