Catwoman Costume Headband worn by Julie Newmar
Object Details
- Description
- Part of a costume worn by actress Julie Newmar in her role as the criminal minded Catwoman on the television program Batman (1966-1968). Based on the titular DC Comics superhero, the show was known for a campy, self-satirizing nature and graphic, pop-art visual style that appealed to both children and adults.
- Smart, sassy and strong, Catwoman was first introduced in 1940 by Batman's creators, writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane. With origins as a villain, the character evolved into a more complex figure and into a staple of the DC Comics universe, headlining her own comic series and being featured in various properties including television, movies and video games.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Julie Newmar
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- ID Number
- 2008.0028.01.05
- catalog number
- 2008.0028.01.05
- accession number
- 2008.0028
- wearer
- Newmar, Julie
- Object Name
- headband
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 8 1/2 in x 6 3/4 in; 21.59 cm x 17.145 cm
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Exhibition
- Entertainment Nation
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Subject
- Batman
- Television
- Record ID
- nmah_1985685
