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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Green Coatdress
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Green Coatdress

Artifact ID1976.1.31
Object Type Dress
Maker (United States, 1903 - 1995)
Date ca. 1960
Medium Textile and brass
Dimensions39 x 16"
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGreen crystalline long-sleeved coatdress with white linen cover-collar and inset cuffs. Five brass buttons at front opening. Two-button vent on sleeves.
Historical NoteFashion designer Adele Simpson was one of Lady Bird Johnson’s favorite designers and produced this coatdress. Lady Bird Johnson wore it for her famous Norman Rockwell portrait and several other notable occasions.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lady Bird Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 13, 1976.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog Series[[missing key: artifacts.series.link-first-family-personal-material]]
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
In Collection(s)
On view
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