Gown

Object Name:

Gown

Object ID:

2025.048

Place of Origin:

China

Date:

2017

Description:

Gown worn by Valerie Sununu at three inaugural balls for her husband, Governor Chris Sununu, in January 2017. Sleeveless 3/4 length gown, two layer top with nude base and black lace over. Black gros grain ribbon waist with gathered black lace skirt with chiffon lining and tulle layer in between. The black lace is embroidered with a floral pattern. Purple label reads, "JS Collections." Made in China.

Material:

Polyester

Dimensions:

H-46 W-18 inches

Provenance:

Worn by Valerie Sununu at three inaugural balls for her husband, Governor Chris Sununu, in January 2017. Chris Sununu (b. 1974) served four terms as governor of New Hampshire, from January 5, 2017 to January 9, 2025. He is the youngest person to be elected governor in the state's history. As part of his first inauguration festivities, three inaugural balls were held, the first at Sheraton Harborside in Portsmouth on January 6, 2017, the second at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua on January 7, and the third at the Mount Washigton Hotel in Bretton Woods on January 21. His wife, Valerie Sununu (b. 1976) wore this dress at these three events, and for other subsequent public events during his terms in office, including an annual fundraising gala in Portsmouth on May 18, 2018 for New Generation, Inc., a program of Catholic Charities NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Valerie Sununu in honor of Nancy Sununu

People:

Sununu, Chris (1974- ), Sununu, Valerie (1976- )

Subjects:

Inaugurations, Governors, Gowns, Evening, Elections