The Society of Martha Washington (SMW) held its Costume Unveiling on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. The event took place at the ...

Our original First Lady, Martha Washington, skipped her husband's celebration ... Even when the president's wife did take part, her gown was seldom noted, and, sadly, rarely survived the test ...

Vanity Fair Since Martha Washington’s appearance on George Washington’s Inauguration Day, the fashion choices of the First Ladies have been closely observed, analyzed, and symbolically presented.

From Martha Washington, the inaugural First Lady of the ... Mary Todd Lincoln is believed to have worn a ball gown with a crinoline skirt. Her dress featured ruffles and floret pattern.