Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta White House Wedding Bridesmaid Dress
Title
Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta White House Wedding Bridesmaid 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 . The dress was worn by bridesmaid, Betty Beale, at the White House wedding of Lyndon B. Johnson's daughter, Luci Baines on Aug. 6, 1966. 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
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2019_P2-2544
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 32.5" Waist: N/A
Curator Notes
Good, slightly faded
Textile
Silk Moire Taffeta
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2019.100.1
Collection
Tags
Citation
Priscilla of Boston/Priscilla Kidder, 1916-2003, Designer, “Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta White House Wedding Bridesmaid Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed March 19, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/601.