First Lady Pat Nixon's Ferdinando Sarmi Brown Velvet Gown
In this series, First Family Fashion, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum presents an examination of the clothing worn by the First Family. It discusses the historical significance, context, and artistry of their clothing.
The third installment of First Family Fashion on our YouTube channel playlist is the first of three episodes examining the work of fashion designer Ferdinando Sarmi through gowns he created for First Lady Pat Nixon. This video features a floor-length brown velvet gown.
Gown: 1981.1701
Fashion Sketch: 1981.1153.16.5
Images: NAID 159081505; LC-USZ62-123247