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Apricot Dress
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Apricot Dress

Artifact IDMO 63.1294a
Object Type Dress
Date 1962
Date Worn3/17/1962
Designer (Fashion Designer, American, born France, 1913-2006)
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Place WornUdaipur, India, Asia
Medium Silk Zibeline
DimensionsOverall: 39 1/2 in. (100.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA sleeveless apricot colored, knee length dress with a slight V neckline. This dress is gathered at waist which is accented with a bow, the skirt is A-line.
Historical NoteThis dress was worn by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during a boat cruise of Lake Pichola in Udaipur India during her state visit on March 17, 1962.
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 WornUdaipur, India, Asia
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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