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Personal Items of Bess Truman: Hosiery, Hair Net Package, Powder Box, Bottle

Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service

Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service
Independence, MO, United States

It was said that Bess Truman was "a lady first, and then a First Lady." These are some of Mrs. Truman's personal belongings from her bedroom dresser.
Seamed nylon stockings labeled, "...made expressly for, Bess Truman," in white on top cuff.
Perfume by Chanel, France
Perfume by Guerlain, France

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  • Title: Personal Items of Bess Truman: Hosiery, Hair Net Package, Powder Box, Bottle
  • Contributor: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service
  • Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/hstr/image/obj/etchoseandperfume_exb_HSTR21644.html
  • Source: Harry S Truman National Historic Site
  • Place: New York
  • National Park Service Catalog Number: HSTR 21644 HSTR 20890 HSTR 21630 HSTR 21551 HSTR 14632 HSTR 14621
  • Measurements: L 97.0, W 17.0, T 0.1 cm H 8.1, W 10.3, T 0.2 cm L 17.7, W 12.7, T 0.1 cm D 11.3, H 4.8 cm H 7.7, W 5.1, D 1.9 cm H 13.2, W 7.7, D 5.3 cm
  • Materials: Nylon, Paper, Plastic, Fiber, Glass, Cotton
  • Date: c 1925
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service

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