INA MCKENZIE DAVIS
Wife of Jefferson Davis, 20th Governor (1901-1907)

Mrs. Davis wore a wine red wool and velvet dress from Louisville, Kentucky, for her inaugural gown. The semi-fitted bodice resembles a vest with a rounded V opening that exposes a shirred panel of red wool. Cream colored lace makes up the mock turtleneck collar and upper portion of the bodice. Shirred red velvet comprises the belt. Red velvet and red lace ruffles trim the puffed, elbow-length sleeves. The straight, floor-length skirt features simulated box pleats.