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Caroline Harrison's 1889 Inaugural Gown

Grade Range: K-12
Resource Type(s): Primary Source, Artifacts
Date Posted: 11/13/2008

In keeping with the "America first" economic policy of her husband, Benjamin Harrison, Caroline Harrison's gown for the 1889 inaugural ball at the Pension Building was an "all-American" creation. The gown was made in New York City by William Ghormley's firm, Ghormley, Robes et Manteaux.

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