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

Artifact IDMO 63.1358
Object Type Gown, Evening
Date 1962
Date Worn2/19/1963
Designer (Fashion Designer, American, born France, 1913-2006)
Place WornWashington, D.C., United States
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Medium silk satin
DimensionsOverall L 50 1/2 in (128.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn evening gown in black Fortuny-pleated silk satin charmeuse with a satin bow at the waist.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this gown to the state dinner honoring President Romulo Bentacourt of Venezuela at the White House on February 19, 1963.
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 WornWashington, D.C., United States
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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