Pat Nixon's Inaugural Gown, 1969 - Smithsonian Institution
Pat Nixon wore this mimosa silk satin gown to the 1969 inaugural balls. Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin, it was embroidered in gold and silver and encrusted with Austrian crystals.
Pat Nixon Inaugural Gown, 1969 - White House Historical …
Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin, First Lady Pat Nixon wore this gown to the 1969 Inaugural Ball. The gown is made from mimosa silk and includes a matching jacket embroidered with gold and silver thread and encrusted with Austrian crystals.
A Brief History of the First Lady's Inaugural Gowns
Jan 21, 2025 · Crystals reappeared on the scene with Pat Nixon's 1969 inaugural gown, which included a bolero encrusted with Austrian stones. The gown itself was a high-necked citron number with gold...
First Lady Inaugural Ball Gowns Through the Years - Vanity Fair
Jan 20, 2017 · For husband Richard Nixon’s inaugural ball, First Lady Pat Nixon wore a pale-yellow silk satin gown embroidered in gold and silver and encrusted with Austrian crystals designed by Karen...
The Inaugural Gowns of America’s First Ladies Over the Years
Jan 25, 2023 · Pat Nixon chose to wow guests at her husband, Richard Nixon’s, inauguration ball in 1969. This mimosa-colored silk satin dress certainly did the trick. It was designed by Karen Stark and had intricate detailing of silver and gold embroidery on …
10 Iconic Inauguration Ball Gowns: The Stories Behind What First …
Jan 20, 2025 · Pat Nixon’s 1969 gown was a dazzling gold silk satin creation. Embellished with sequins and featuring a high collar, the gown was designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin. This gown reflected Pat’s traditional yet glamorous style, fitting for the formal occasion.
Pat Nixon – The Unlikely First Lady Fashionista
Oct 18, 2015 · But during her five years and eight months in the White House, Pat Nixon exhibited a sense of style that helped American women feel good about themselves. In 1972, at the age of 60, she was the cover model for Ladies’ Home Journal. She wore red embroidered kimono-style dress for the cover shot.
Pat Nixon’s Inaugural Gown, 1969 | Pat Nixon wore this mimos …
Pat Nixon wore this mimosa silk satin gown to the 1969 inaugural balls. Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin, it was embroidered in gold and silver and encrusted with Austrian crystals.
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First lady inaugural gowns through the past 150 years - TODAY
Jan 18, 2017 · Pat Nixon also chose a yellow dress for her husband's inauguration in 1969. The simple silk skirt is complemented by an ornate jacket adorned with Austrian crystals.
Karen Stark - White House Historical Association
Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin, First Lady Pat Nixon wore this gown to the 1969 Inaugural Ball. The gown is made from mimosa silk and includes a matching jacket embroidered with gold and silver thread and encrusted with Austrian crystals.