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Helen Taft's 1909 Inaugural Ball Gown

Helen Taft's 1909 Inaugural Ball Gown

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Dress
associated date
1909
associated place
Japan
Physical Description
fabric, lace (?? material)
fabric, silk (?? material)
stone, rhinestone (?? material)
ID Number
PL.012858
catalog number
12858
accession number
53791
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William H. Taft
subject
First Ladies
Inauguration
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Political and Military History: Political History, White House/First Ladies Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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