May Irwin's buxom figure was much in vogue at the time and combined with her charming personality, for more than thirty years she was one of America's most beloved performers.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
May Irwin - Broadway Recordings from the 1890s
May Irwin's buxom figure was much in vogue at the time and combined with her charming personality, for more than thirty years she was one of America's most beloved performers.
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