Do you recognize this dress? It belonged to Fanny Seward, beloved daughter of William H. Seward, the Secretary of State for both Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. In this episode of Collections Unboxing, SHM Director of Collections and Exhibitions Emma Dailey shares a look at Fanny’s debutante dress as well as the history of debutante traditions around the world. Stay till the end to see a detailed walkthrough of this incredible outfit!

Click Here to learn more about Fanny Seward's life.

Click Here to view a portrait of Fanny in the dress painted by Emanuel Leutze.

Watch the video below to see the dress and learn more about its history.