Ida McKinley: Cream & Lavender Silk Brocade Fabric Sample

Object/Artifact

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National First Ladies Library & Museum

Name/Title

Ida McKinley: Cream & Lavender Silk Brocade Fabric Sample

Entry/Object ID

2008.04.02 A B

Description

(A) Cream & lavender silk brocade fabric sample from inaugural cloak of Ida McKinley's as part of the inaugural trousseau with (B) attached note: “Piece of Mrs. McKinley’s inauguration cloak – It was trimmed with white fox fur and lined with this white silk.”

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Apparel/Accessory

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Material

Silk

Condition

Overall Condition

Good