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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Yellow Silk Evening Gown
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Yellow Silk Evening Gown

Artifact ID1978.2.2
Object Type Dress
Maker (Greek-born American, 1920 - 1990)
Date ca. 1967
Medium Textile, silk
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWhite silk sleeveless appliqued evening gown with yellow net overdress and white and yellow shoulder drapes.
Historical NoteGrecian-born designer George Stavropoulos designed this gown for Lady Bird Johnson. Stavropoulos was heavily influenced by classic Greek sculpture, choosing to drape his flowing chiffon dresses in a similar manner. Lady Bird wore this dress for several offical occasions, including diplomatic receptions for Australia (June 1, 1967); Italy (September 18, 1967); Laos (October 20, 1967); and Thailand (May 8, 1968).
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lady Bird Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on December 28, 1978.
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)
Not on view
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