Bust of Phyllis Diller

Object Details

artist
Diller, M. K.
Description

This bust of comic Phyllis Diller depicts her with close-cropped hair and drapery around her shoulders in a formal style. The bust is made from copper painted plaster and is signed “Diller, M.K.” on the bottom.

The bust was originally displayed in a space in Phyllis Diller’s house that she referred to as the “Gothic Alcove” because it featured stained glass windows. Diller named all of the rooms in her house which included the “Bob Hope Salon” and the “John Wilkes Booth” phone booth.
Location
Currently not on view
Subject
Humor
Comedians
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Phyllis Diller
Credit Line
Gift of Phyllis Diller
Data Source
National Museum of American History
ID Number
2003.0289.18
accession number
2003.0289
catalog number
2003.0289.18
Object Name
Bust
Physical Description
plaster (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 in x 15 in x 9 in; 35.56 cm x 38.1 cm x 22.86 cm
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1629-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record ID
nmah_1247692
Bust of Phyllis Diller