Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta Bridal Party Dress

Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta Bridal Party Dress

Pink silk moire taffeta short sleeved A-line bridesmaid dress with 1.25" bias covered cording at neckline, hem, and sleeves; princess line seams from the bust to the hem, empire seam across the back where the center seam zipper is concealed by a 9 covered button overlap with hook closures at the cross seam and neck; the side seam Neiman Marcus label is embroidered in gold thread and the hem is embroidered in cream with "Gown by Priscilla of Boston for the White House Wedding of Luci Baines Johnson on the 6th day of August 1966 Betty Beal"

Priscilla of Boston/Priscilla Kidder, 1916-2003, Designer

1960-1969

Gift from Anonymous donor

HCC_FA_2019_P2-2544

United States

B: 32.5", W: n/a

Good, slightly faded

Silk Moire Taffeta

Shane Patrick Qureshi

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

2019.101.23