First Ladies Collection Quiz

What was the original name of the First Ladies collection?

• The Dresses of the Mistresses of the White House

• Presidential Wives' Dresses

• The First Ladies' Wardrobe

• The White House Fashion Collection

Which First Lady's inaugural gown is described as having a quintessentially 50s look?

• Michelle Obama

• Dolly Madison

• Mamie Eisenhower

• Jacqueline Kennedy

What was a unique feature of Michelle Obama's inaugural gown that surprised the museum staff?

• It was strapless

• It was made of chiffon

• It had a train

• It was sleeveless

What is one of the main responsibilities of the museum's costume conservator?

• Organizing fashion shows

• Creating perfect fit forms for historic costumes

• Writing biographies of the First Ladies

• Designing new dresses for the collection

Why are not all gowns on display at the museum at the same time?

• They are rotated to preserve them for future generations

• They are being repaired

• They are on loan to other museums

• They are being cleaned