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Title
1973 inaugural ball gown
Date Created and/or Issued
1973/01/20
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Gown of red slipper satin with black beading on front of skirt & lower back of skirt. Dress is sleeveless, has scoop neck, empire waist, side zipper. Right side seam is slit to knee. Lined in black silk. Left shoulder fastens with hooks & thread eyes. Label: "Grace & Johnson - Made in Hong Kong." Worn by Majorie Pierce to Richard Nixon's Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.
Type
image
Identifier
B079923F-5EC5-488B-B3B7-908551151971
1992-12-6
Subject
Fashion (LCSH)
Dresses
Clothing & dress
Inaugurations
Nineteen seventies (LCSH)

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