Jacqueline Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Ball Gown

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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