Last month the absolutely gorgeous gown Michelle Obama wore for the inaugural balls went up for display in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. It was added to the “First Ladies at the Smithsonian” exhibition. It will be displayed in the new “A First Lady’s Debut” gallery which includes 11 gowns worn by first ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Michelle Obama.

“The gallery focuses on the public interest and media coverage of the first ladies’ “debut” during inaugurations and includes contemporary accounts of first impressions of each woman and the role she might play in the White House,” reported americanhistory.si.edu

There are 24 dresses total that are included in the two galleries that make up the “First Ladies at the Smithsonian” exhibition. Currently 14 dresses including those worn by Grace Coolidge, Jackie Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Helen Taft are on display in the main gallery.

“Showcasing premier objects from the nearly century-old First Ladies Collection, this exhibition covers the evolution of the First Ladies Collection, the tradition of the inaugural gown, and a first lady’s contribution to the presidency and American society.” (americanhistory.si.edu)

The First Ladies exhibit is one of the museums most popular attractions, and has been for nearly a century. As a new addition, Mrs. Obama’s white chiffon one-shouldered Jason Wu designed gown is bound to attract more viewers to the infamous collection; her fashion sense is impeccable and what better place for it to be showcased, than the National Museum of American History’s First Ladies Collection.

If you would like to view the online exhibit visit the following link http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/small_exhibition.cfm?key=1267&exkey=863&pagekey=864