Object Details
Description
Phyllis Diller wore this red and blue sequined dress with feathered cuffs on Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland in 1994. During Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland Phyllis Diller performed with several large pigs, directing them to do tricks and accompanying them in a verse of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”
Airing between 1977 and 1994, Circus of the Stars was an annual CBS television special that showcased celebrities performing circus acts. Phyllis Diller appeared on 3 episodes of the program—in 1983, 1985, and 1994. NMAH also has the costume she wore for Circus of the Stars in 1983 (Catalog Number 2003.0289.06).
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Phyllis Diller
Date made
ca 1994
ID Number
2003.0289.07
accession number
2003.0289
catalog number
2003.0289.07
Object Name
Dress
Physical Description
synthetic fibers (overall material)
nylon (overall material)
silk (overall material)
feathers (overall material)
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
back: 34 in; 86.36 cm
shoulder: 17 in; 43.18 cm
sleeves: 22 in; 55.88 cm
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Phyllis Diller
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Humor
Comedians
Circus
Television
Comedy
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1218418