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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Iridescent Blue Evening Gown
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Iridescent Blue Evening Gown

Artifact ID1995.5.4
Object Type Dress
Date ca. 1960
Medium Textile, silk
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSleeveless sheath evening gown with waist darts and jewel neck in iridescent blue-green silk with small brocaded floral motifs scattered throughout. Draped stole attached with pleats at proper left shoulder. Gold brocade bands with floral motif in green, orange, purple on sides and hems. Nieman Marcus label.
Historical NoteThis sari-inspired gown was worn by Lady Bird Johnson for an informal dinner at the White House on July 12, 1967. The Neiman-Marcus label implies the dress was made for her through the Dallas-based company.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lady Bird Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on June 22, 1995.
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
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