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Dress, Worn by Megan Mines on Her First Day of Kindergarten, 1980

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Artifact Overview

The first day of school often brings excitement, curiosity, wariness, and for some, a little bit of fear. Preparing for this big day usually means fresh school supplies -- crayons, pencils, notebooks, schoolbags or backpacks -- and sometimes even a brand new outfit to wear. Megan Mines donned this plaid Kelly green dress and headed off to her first day of kindergarten in Warren, Ohio, in 1980.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dress (Garment)

Date Made

1980

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.30.48

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Cindee Mines.

Material

Cloth

Color

Green