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Pat Nixon's 1969 Inaugural Ball Gown

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    Object Details

    Associated Name

    Division of Political History

    Description

    Patricia Ryan Nixon (1969–1974)
    For the 1969 inaugural balls, Pat Nixon wore this 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

    Associated Date

    1969

    ID Number

    PL.285850.01

    catalog number

    285850.01

    accession number

    285850

    Object Name

    Dress

    Measurements

    overall: 21 in x 20 in; 53.34 cm x 50.8 cm

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    Political History: Political History, First Ladies Collection

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Subject

    Inauguration
    First Ladies

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-b83e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_557504

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