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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Orange Day Dress and Jacket
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Orange Day Dress and Jacket

Artifact ID1976.1.26 (A-B)
Object Type Dress
Maker (United States, 1903 - 1995)
Date ca. 1960
Medium Textile, wool/silk blend
Dimensions39 x 16 1/2"
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionRed-orange wool-silk blend sleeveless sheath dress (Part A) with matching long-sleeved two-button jacket (Part B). Navy blue trim on necklines, and bottom hems. Back zipper and navy lining.
Historical NoteThis dress and jacket, designed by Adele Simpson, was one of Lady Bird Johnson’s favorite ensembles. She wore it frequently on both formal and informal occasions and for family get-togethers.
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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