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Best Dressed: Fashion Trends and Famous Wearers

While the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is home to the renowned First Ladies' gown collection, dresses can be found throughout the Smithsonian's museums. These dresses reflect fashion trends, pop culture history, and their wearers. 


  • National Museum of American History 16 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1-Piece; Entire Body; Main Dress; Female 11 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dresses (garments) 10 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Entire Body 9 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Main garments 8 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1 Piece; Dress, 1-Piece; Entire Body; Main Dress; Female 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1-Piece; Entire Body; Main Dress 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1-Piece; Entire Body; Main Dress; Female; Wedding 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1-Piece; Female; Entertainment; Theater 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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  • Illinois 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Kentucky 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Home and Community Life: Costume 15 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Clothing & Accessories 7 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Culture and the Arts: Entertainment 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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  • Women 10 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Clothing and dress 7 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress accessories 7 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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Woman's Dress, 1967

Woman's Dress, 1799

Woman's Dress, 1911

Woman's Dress, 1862–68

dress, 1-piece

Woman's Dress, 1842–50

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

dress, worn by Minnie Fiske in Helenas Boys

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

Woman's Dress, 1872

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