THE WHITE BLOUSE FROM THE RECORDING OF 'WE ARE THE WORLD' AND RELATED MATERIAL 1985-1986

THE WHITE BLOUSE FROM THE RECORDING OF 'WE ARE THE WORLD' AND RELATED MATERIAL
1985-1986
Comprising a white fringe blouse, a group of bead necklaces, a 1984 vinyl 45 RPM of the record, a framed RIAA 3x Platinum Album and Cassette Award, a framed RIAA 4x Platinum Single Record Award, a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences plaque, a U.S.A. for Africa Certificate of Appreciation, a City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission recognition of 'We Are the World Day in Los Angeles,' a fax from Quincy Jones thanking Lauper for her performance at the Grammy's in the Fight Against Famine, and a reproduction print on cardboard of Lauper during a 'We Are the World' recording session. (9)
largest frame 20 3/4 x 16 3/4in
Footnotes:
Worn during the recording of 'We Are the World' and at the 12th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine in Los Angeles, California, 28 January 1985.

Recorded by the supergroup U.S.A. for Africa, 'We Are the World' is a charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones for the album We Are the World (Columbia Records, 1985). As commented in the letter, Lauper performed an iconic climax in the choir section of the track. Over 20 million physical copies sold to raise money for the 1983-1985 famine in Ethiopia.
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Condition
White fringe blouse, shoulders 13 1/4in. The shirt with stains and discoloration. The necklaces with some wear. Some discoloration to metals.Framed RIAA 3x Platinum Album and Cassette Award for We Are the World, 20 3/4 x 16 3/4 x 1 1/2in. Some abrasions and surface accretions to glass. Typical scuffs, marks, dings, and surface scratches to frame and glass.Framed RIAA 4x Platinum Single Record Award for We Are the World, 16 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2in. Scattered typical scuffs, surface accretions, marks, dings, and scuffs to frame and plexiglass.National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences plaque presented 25 February 1986, 13 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 1/2in. In overall good condition.U.S.A. for Africa Certificate of Appreciation, 8 1/2 x 11in. Yellowing along edges. Some small creases, tears, and wear consistent with age.City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission recognition of 'We Are the World Day in Los Angeles' dated 27 September 1985, 14 x 8 1/2in. In typical used condition.Quincy Jones fax, 11 x 8 1/2in. Folded. With a few tears, the largest approximately 1in.BTS print, 11 x 14in. Wear, creases, and losses along the edges.This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our specialists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. THIS LOT IS SOLD AS IS - This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot.