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Ensemble worn by Mamie Eisenhower (Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower) to the wedding of their son, John Eisenhower, June 10, 1947, Fort Monroe, Virginia- c/o black silk crepe & chartreuse georgette reception dress w/ lily of the valley,self-belt, label "Ben J. Gam Originals”, B 36”, W 28”, L 56”-58”, (light discoloration hem w/ few stains up to 1”, pleats falling, light discoloration/few sm tears corsage) Very good; 1 black painted raffia hat w/ horsehair brim, label “Idaire, W.C. Gens, NY", (label detaching) Excllent; 1 pair of chartreuse rayon jersey gloves, L 21”, (wear/discoloration, 3” strained repair left outer SS, 1 button replaced) Good. Included reference photo w/ hand written note “Gift of Mrs Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dec. 27th 1960". Valentine Museum.
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