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Mary Haines 1913 Inaugural Ensemble
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History & Notes: Ensemble worn by Mrs. Mary Haines for the inaugural ball held for her husband, Governor John M. Haines in 1913. Governor Haines' inaugural ball was the first to be held in the Idaho State Capitol building. At some point after the ball, the gown was taken apart but the major components and accessories were saved by the family. In 1974, Mary Haines' niece, Mrs. Wallace Campbell, donated the gown to the Idaho State Historical Society. It is shown here on a reconstructed yellow satin and lace sheath to demonstrate how the garment was originally worn by Mrs. Haines in 1913.
Description: Inaugural ball attire of Mary Haines. Pair of satin cream lady's evening pumps with bow detail on toe. Yellow and cream feathered aigrette worn as hair adornment. Overdress of white net elaborately embroidered with silver, gold, and white satin. Embellished with pink, gray, and white beads, as well as appliqus of pink satin flowers accented with chenille and rhinestone brilliants. Blouse and side panels are trimmed with an elaborate beaded fringe. Rhinestone buckle in an oval shape on silver at waist. Overdress and buckle are mounted on reconstructed yellow sheath with period appropriate lace to facilitate closure.
Object Number: 1974.012.0001.ens
Object: dress
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1910
Materials: lace, net, beads, silk, leather, metal, feather, rhinestone
Donor: Mrs. Wallace Campbell
Description: Inaugural ball attire of Mary Haines. Pair of satin cream lady's evening pumps with bow detail on toe. Yellow and cream feathered aigrette worn as hair adornment. Overdress of white net elaborately embroidered with silver, gold, and white satin. Embellished with pink, gray, and white beads, as well as appliqus of pink satin flowers accented with chenille and rhinestone brilliants. Blouse and side panels are trimmed with an elaborate beaded fringe. Rhinestone buckle in an oval shape on silver at waist. Overdress and buckle are mounted on reconstructed yellow sheath with period appropriate lace to facilitate closure.
Object Number: 1974.012.0001.ens
Object: dress
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1910
Materials: lace, net, beads, silk, leather, metal, feather, rhinestone
Donor: Mrs. Wallace Campbell
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