Cowboy Boots worn by Phyllis Diller

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Description:

Phyllis Diller wore these white leather cowboy-style boots to comedian Bob Hope’s 93rd birthday party in 1996. Diller was lifelong friends with Bob Hope, co-starring with him in 3 films and many television specials. She also traveled with him on two USO Christmas tours to entertain American troops in 1966 and 1987.

Date Made: ca 1996

Associated Name: Hope, BobMaker: Tonka

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Brazil

Subject: HumorComediansHolidays and Celebrations, generalBirthdays, General

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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: 2003.0289.14Accession Number: 2003.0289Catalog Number: 2003.0289.14

Object Name: boots

Physical Description: leather (overall material)wood (overall material)metal (overall material)synthetic fibers (overall material)nylon (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13 1/8 in x 10 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 33.3375 cm x 26.035 cm x 8.255 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1c5d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1218443

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