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May Mann Jennings: Academic regalia, 1929 |
Mary Holland: Evening gown, 1941-45 |
Mary Caldwell: Inaugural ball gown 1945 |
Governor Millard Caldwell: Formal morning suit, 1945 |
Mary Caldwell: Woman's wool suit, circa 1948-49 |
Thelma Johns: Woman's tweed suit, 1953-54 |
Thelma Johns: Inaugural ball gown, 1955 |
Mary Call Collins: Inaugural ball gown, 1957 |
Governor Farris Bryant: Formal black tail coat and pleated trousers, 1961 |
Julia Bryant: Cocktail gown ensemble, 1961-1965 |
Erika Kirk: Woman's suit, 1967 |
Donna Lou Askew: Inaugural ball gown and dress coat, 1971 |
Governor Reubin Askew: Morning suit, 1971 |
Margie Mixson: Inaugural ball gown, 1979 |
Adele Graham: Evening gown, 1985 |
Rhea Chiles: Inaugural festivities ensemble, 1991 |
Rhea Chiles: Second inaugural ensemble, 1995 |
Governor Lawton Chiles: Plaid shirt worn by Gov. Chiles, 1995-1998 |
Florida First Ladies Gown Collection
In 1996 Dr. Patricia L. Clements initiated the idea of beginning a distinctive collection of first ladies gowns. At that time there were only two gowns in the Museum of Florida History's collection. Now there are more than a dozen with the collection still growing. Dr. Clements has also compiled background information on the histories of many items in the gown collection which is as fascinating as the first ladies themselves. The Museum of Florida History is pleased to officially recognize and credit her work in conceiving and developing the gown collection. In recognition of her contributions, Dr. Clements has been named honorary Emeritus Curator of the Florida First Ladies Collection.
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