Go Home Our Logo

Gown

Object Name:
Gown
Object ID:
2009.002
Date:
1982
Description:
Inaugural gown and jacket worn by Nancy H. Sununu at New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu's first inaugural ball on January 6, 1983.
A. Full-lenth gown with shoulder straps. Purple polyseter with lining. Large bow on front at top. 14" zipper on back. Embroidered label sewn inside back: "Celyce Designs, Inc. / 100% POLYESTER / PROFESSIONALLY DRY CLEAN".
B. White polyester jacket with ruffled edges and purple trim. Made by Mrs. Sununu and trimmed with fabric from the gown.
Material:
Textile
Polyester
Dimensions:
W-53 L-54 inches
Provenance:
Worn by Nancy H. Sununu at New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu's first inaugural ball on January 6, 1983.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John H. Sununu
Alert: Member Access Only

Electronic Resources are only available to New Hampshire Historical Society members. To access electronic resources, please join the New Hampshire Historical Society.