Priscilla Kidder, Pink, Silk, Moire Taffeta, Bridal Party Dress
Title
Priscilla Kidder, Pink, Silk, Moire Taffeta, Bridal Party Dress
Description
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"
Creator
Priscilla of Boston/Priscilla Kidder, 1916-2003, Designer
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Gift from Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2019_P2-2544
Coverage
United States
Extent
B: 32.5", W: n/a
Curator Notes
Good, slightly faded
Textile
Silk Moire Taffeta
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2019.101.23
Files
Collection
Citation
Priscilla of Boston/Priscilla Kidder, 1916-2003, Designer, “Priscilla Kidder, Pink, Silk, Moire Taffeta, Bridal Party Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 5, 2020, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/601.