Fur Bonnet worn by Phyllis Diller in Field and Stream
Fur Bonnet worn by Phyllis Diller in Field and Stream
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- 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).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Bonnet
- date made
- ca 1973
- Associated Name
- Field and Stream Magazine
- maker
- Neiman Marcus
- 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
- ID Number
- 2003.0289.12
- accession number
- 2003.0289
- catalog number
- 2003.0289.12
- Credit Line
- Gift of Phyllis Diller
- subject
- Humor
- Comedians
- Journalism
- Nude
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Phyllis Diller
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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