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Metadata
Object Name |
Dress |
Catalog Number |
1999.81 |
Creator |
Victoria Royal Ltd. |
Maker |
Victoria Royal Ltd. |
Date |
1995 |
Material(s) |
Silk/Polyester |
Dimensions |
H-60 W-15 inches |
Description |
First Lady Judi Patton's Inaugural Ball Gown has a blue silk brocade drop waisted bodice. The bodice is made of irridescent metallic gold and purple thread woven in floral pattern. The skirt is a full blue irridescent silk with a lavender sheen. There is an artificial pearl, rhinestone, and crystal beaded braid at cuffs and collar. There is a zipper opening down the back and the dress has a lavender polyester lining. |
Notes |
Worn by first Lady Judi Patton to the Inaugural Ball of her husband, Governor Paul Patton, December 12, 1995. The Pattons have four children: Chris, Nicki, Bambi and Jan. She was a graduate of Pikeville High School and attended Pikeville College. She was a native of Pike County, Kentucky, and one of four daughters born to the late Roy and Esta Conway. Her father was murdered while serving as sheriff of Pike County and her mother served the remainder of his term. After completing her husband's term and an unsuccessful run for the office, Mrs. Conway served as a social worker in the mountains of East Kentucky while rearing her four daughters. |
Collection |
Judi Patton Collection |
People |
Victoria Royal Ltd. Patton, Judi Conway, 1940- Patton, Paul E., 1937- |
Subjects |
Governors Gowns, Evening Inaugurations First ladies Ball dresses Women Clothing & dress |
Search Terms |
First Ladies Kentucky Gubernatorial Inaugurations |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |