Possessions Of Style Icon Bill Cunningham Donated To Upper West Side Museum

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The bike, jacket and camera of street style legend and fashion columnist Bill Cunningham have been donated for display to the Upper West Side's New York Historical Society, the New York Times first reported.

Cunningham's prized possessions were donated by Cunningham's friend Louise Doktor and his assistant at the New York Times John Kurdewan, the Times reported. The iconic items are set to display in spring as part of the historical society's permanent collection, according to the report.

The historical society confirmed the donation Friday on its Facebook page.

“It is with great pride that the New-York Historical Society becomes the new home for his earthly belongings," Louise Mirrer, the Historical Society’s president, said in a statement acquired by the Times.

Cunningham died at the age of 87 in June after suffering a stroke. Cunningham chronicled the changing fashions on New York City's streets through his lens for the New York Times for 40 years.

Read the full New York Times report here.

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