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Jacqueline Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Ball Gown

American History Museum

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  • Jacqueline Kennedy's inaugural gown with cape

    Object Details

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. John F. Kennedy

    associated date

    1961

    ID Number

    PL.234793.01

    catalog number

    234793.01

    accession number

    234793

    Object Name

    Dress

    Physical Description

    white (overall color)
    fabric, silk (overall material)
    metallic thread (bodice material)

    Measurements

    overall shoulder to hem: 57 in; 144.78 cm
    overall at hips: 17 in; x 43.18 cm

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    Political History: Political History, First Ladies Collection
    Government, Politics, and Reform
    Clothing & Accessories

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    used

    First Ladies

    Subject

    Inauguration
    First Ladies

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-1224-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_510287

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