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Printed Evening Gown
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Printed Evening Gown
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

Printed Evening Gown

Artifact IDMO 63.1370
Object Type Gown, Evening
Date circa 1955
Date Worn4/1958
Place WornParis, France, Europe
Medium silk satin; velvet; rhinestones
DimensionsOverall L 60 1/2 in (153.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA strapless evening gown of beige satin printed with gold color Chinese figures. Rhinestones and beads are scattered throughout with a black velvet streamer tied in bow at back of waist. This dress has a small train.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this gown to a Paris Ball in April 1958. The dress was said to be the President's favorite in 1955
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Place WornParis, France, Europe
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.
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