Name/Title
Venus of Willendorf Pride Parade CostumeDescription
Created as part of a costume for the Amazon Bookstore float in the Pride Parade in Minneapolis, MN in the late 1980s. It was a cardboard sandwich board that had the image on the front and the back and hung on the wearer like a shield. (The logo of Venus of Willendorf with a book is from Mev Miller's book marketing.)Context
Cardboard was spray painted silver, edges on the sides were created with black duct tape, the Venus of Willendorf image was glued on, and there were two holes punched at the top, which enabled a rope to attach to both pieces and go over the shoulders of the wearer.Collection
Women in PrintDimensions
Height
14-3/4 inWidth
17 inDimension Notes
The top of the shield is 17" wide and the bottom is 11" wide.Location
Box
Poster Box 1 (Misc. General)Room
Storage RoomCondition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
The top and bottom edges are showing signs of use and aging.Create Date
July 22, 2026Update Date
August 26, 2026