Dress used by January Jones as Betty Draper in Mad Men

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Jones, January
Jerry Gilden
Description
Yellow dress used by January Jones as Betty Draper in the AMC television series, Mad Men. Matthew Weiner created this 1960s period drama about the employees of the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency on Madison Avenue in New York City. The series premiered on July 9, 2007 and concluded its seventh and final season on May 17, 2015. Over its eight-year run, Mad Men amassed a wealth of awards, including five Golden Globes and sixteen Primetime Emmys. In addition to its critical acclaim, Mad Men is a significant for its renewal of interest in the 1960s as well as its commentary on America’s ever-changing social, economic, and political issues.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2014.0229.08
catalog number
2014.0229.08
accession number
2014.0229
Object Name
costume
dress
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 43 in x 18 in; 109.22 cm x 45.72 cm
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Record ID
nmah_1813199
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-9e4d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Dress worn by January Jones playing Betty Draper on TV series "Mad Men"
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