January
Helen Herron Taft Starts First Ladies Gown Collection
Year:
1912
Month:
march
Day:
11
Date:
Mon, 1912-03-11
SIA Image reference:
Marking the beginning of the First Ladies Gowns Collection, the gown worn by Mrs. Helen Herron Taft at the Inaugural Ball of President William H. Taft on March 4, 1909, is accessioned by the U.S. National Museum. Mrs. Taft then solicits additional dresses from the descendants of earlier First Ladies.