First ladies / producer, director, writer, Louis Barbash.

An introduction to First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Barbara Bush, and how they lived and worked during their years in the White House. Visits the Smithsonian's collection of First Ladies' gowns, accessories, and furnishings.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Smithsonian Institution
Other Authors:	Barbash, Louis
Language:	English
Published:	Denver, Colo. : Lexington, KY : LumiVision ; Ztek Co., [1989], ©1989.
Series:	Smithsonian laserdisc collection.
Subjects:	Presidents' spouses > United States. Films for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (laser optical) (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 12 in.
Format:	Video DVD

Contents:

Side 1. 1. Introduction
2. First ladies
3. Host Nancy Dickerson
4. Inauguration-new First Lady Barbara Bush
5. The founding first ladies
6. The first ladies hall
7. First ladies gown conservation
Side 2. 8. Designer dresses
9. Modern first ladies
10. Living in the White House
11. Inaugural ball, festivities and parties
12. Ceremonial court
13. Credits.