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Associated Name:
Field and Stream Magazine  Search this
Maker:
Neiman Marcus  Search this
Physical Description:
synthetic fibers (overall material)
fur (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 in x 9 in x 9 1/2 in; 27.94 cm x 22.86 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name:
Bonnet
Date made:
ca 1973
Description:
This fur bonnet was worn by Phyllis Diller when she posed nude for <i>Field and Stream</i> magazine in 1973. In that same year, <i>Field and Stream</i> magazine awarded Diller “Miss Fun Fishing 1973” “on the occasion of her selection as the first centerfold in the magazine’s 78 year history.” NMAH also has the trophy for this award in its collection (Catalog Number 2003.0289.16).
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Humor  Search this
Comedians  Search this
Journalism  Search this
Nude  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Phyllis Diller
ID Number:
2003.0289.12
Accession number:
2003.0289
Catalog number:
2003.0289.12
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Phyllis Diller
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1b8b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1218436