Mrs. Ford's Lemon-Yellow Chiffon Gown
First Lady Betty Ford wore this lemon-yellow chiffon Frankie Welch gown for a state dinner with Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel in September 1974. This gown features a yellow, sheer chiffon layer with polka dots over a solid yellow spaghetti strapped dress. There are ruffles at the neckline, hem, and sleeves, and a satin bow around the waist. The gown closes with a zipper closure up the center back.
- Artist
- Frankie Welch
- Date of Work
- September 1974
- Type
- Textiles
- Credit
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum/NARA