Grace Goodhue Coolidge, 1923-1929
Grace Coolidge’s Dress
Gift of Lillian Rogers Parks
Brown chiffon and lace flapper-style dress trimmed with metallic thread and a brown velvet bow. Grace Coolidge gave the dress to her White House maid, Maggie Rogers. It was likely shortened to be worn by Maggie’s daughter Lillian.
American women liked Grace Coolidge’s clothes, more sedate versions of the 1920s flapper style. It was well-publicized that the first lady liked to shop and that the president also enjoyed choosing dresses and hats for his wife. She claimed no favorite color but did popularize red.
Courtesy of Library of Congress
Grace Coolidge’s Evening Gown
Gift of Lillian Rogers Parks
Blue satin flapper-style evening gown trimmed with dark-blue sequins and gold glass beads. Grace Coolidge gave the dress to her White House maid, Maggie Rogers. It was likely shortened to be worn by Maggie’s daughter Lillian.
American women liked Grace Coolidge’s clothes, more sedate versions of the 1920s flapper style. It was well-publicized that the first lady liked to shop and that the president also enjoyed choosing dresses and hats for his wife. She claimed no favorite color but did popularize red.
Courtesy of Library of Congress
