Ivory Evening Gown
Artifact IDMO 63.1539
Object Type
Gown, Evening
Date
1961
Designer
Oleg Cassini
(Fashion Designer, American, born France, 1913-2006)
Medium
Silk satin twill
DimensionsLength: 61" center back
Physical DescriptionAn evening gown in ivory double-faced silk satin twill with a cockade trim. The gown has 3/4 length sleeves, a full A-lined skirt, and a decorative bow off center at the waist.
Historical NoteThis gown was worn by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to the Inaugural Gala at the National Guard Armory in Washington D.C. on January 19, 1961
Additional DetailsCustodial 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
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.Not on view
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