Doris Day Coloring Book: Museum Object and Cultural History
Doris Day Coloring Book: Date made: 1956. publisher: Whitman Publishing, LLC. associated institution: MGM.
The object in the museum catalogue
The Whitman Publishing Company produced the Doris Day Coloring Book in 1956. This 32-page coloring book features illustrations depicting typical activities of the prominent movie star. In her prime, Day was a romantic comedy actress and songstress known for her hit recording, "Sentimental Journey."
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date made: 1956
- publisher: Whitman Publishing, LLC
- associated institution: MGM
- depicted: Day, Doris
- maker: Whitman Publishing, LLC
- Object Name: Coloring Book
- Measurements: overall: 15 in x 11 in; 38.1 cm x 27.94 cm
- place made: United States: Wisconsin, Racine
- Subject: Motion Pictures
- ID Number: 2001.3007.18
- nonaccession number: 2001.3007
- catalog number: 2001.3007.18
- Credit Line: Gift of Donald E. Grepke in memory of Carolyn Grepke
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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