Fur Bonnet worn by Phyllis Diller in Field and Stream

Description:

This fur bonnet was worn by Phyllis Diller when she posed nude for Field and Stream magazine in 1973. In that same year, Field and Stream 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).

Date Made: ca 1973

Associated Name: Field and Stream MagazineMaker: Neiman Marcus

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: HumorComediansJournalismNude

Subject:

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Entertainment, Popular Entertainment, Phyllis Diller

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Credit Line: Gift of Phyllis Diller

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0289.12Accession Number: 2003.0289Catalog Number: 2003.0289.12

Object Name: Bonnet

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

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1b8b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1218436

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