Object Details
associated person
Nixon, Patricia
Description
Patricia Ryan Nixon (1969–1974)
For the 1969 inaugural balls, Pat Nixon wore a mimosa silk satin gown embroidered in gold and silver and encrusted with Austrian crystals. The dress was designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin. Mrs. Nixon carried a purse by Morris Moskowitz and wore shoes made by Herbert Levine.
Pat Nixon considered many ideas for “first lady projects,” but encouraging volunteerism became her primary focus. At home she expanded public access to the White House and added more than 500 pieces of antique furniture to its collections. Abroad, her skill at personal diplomacy resulted in visits to eighty-two countries, both with the president and on her own as his personal representative.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Richard M. Nixon
ID Number
PL.285850.03
catalog number
285850.03
accession number
285850
Object Name
Shoes, Pair of
Physical Description
yellow (disjoint section color)
fabric, satin (disjoint section material)
Measurements
overall: 4 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in; 12.065 cm x 26.67 cm x 8.255 cm
See more items in
Political History: Political History, General History Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
Presidential Inauguration of 1969
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_491218