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Elvis Presley
A white nylon tour jacket with white press stud fastening and white brushed cotton lining, the front and back printed with black lettering The Elvis Presley Show, the front left with faded black lettering FITE, [sic], labelled inside HOWE Athletic Apparel Memphis Tennessee; and a backstage pass badge for L.Fike with printed lettering ELVIS Show Member; accompanied by a letter from the vendor regarding the provenance (3)

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Lamarr Fike was a member of the so-called "Memphis Mafia", a friend of Presley's since 1956, he worked for Elvis in a number of capacities including bodyguard, driver and stage lighting technician and accompanied Presley on tour. According to the vendor, Fike presented him with this jacket and badge, and told him that on occasion, Presley had worn the jacket.

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