Mary Lincoln's Flannel Pajamas and Other Stories from the First Ladies' Closet

Book

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

Mary Lincoln's Flannel Pajamas and Other Stories from the First Ladies' Closet

Entry/Object ID

2015.4.222

Description

Tells stories of the First Ladies through the use of an item of their clothing. Stories told are either factual, actual, and metaphorical. Paperback. The front cover features a photo of an old cabinet, with photos of the White House and Mary Todd Lincoln on it. The background consists of photos of Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson, Florence Harding, and Lou Hoover. The back features a brief synopsis of the book, and a biography of the author. Photos in the background are of Julia Grant, Ida McKinley, Bess Truman, Lucy Hayes, Frances Cleveland, Caroline Harrison, Grace Coolidge, eleanor Roosevelt, Mamie Eisenhower, and Edith Wilson.

Collection

Scarmuzzi

Acquisition

Accession

2015.4.0

Source or Donor

Patricia A. Scarmuzzi

Acquisition Method

Gift