Personal Items of Bess Truman
It was said that Bess Truman was "a lady first, and then a First Lady." These are some of Mrs. Truman's personal belongings from her bedroom dresser.


Hosiery
Seamed nylon stockings labeled, "...made expressly for, Bess Truman," in white on top cuff.
Nylon. L 97.0, W 17.0, T 0.1 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 21644

Hair Net Package
c 1925
Made by Adolph Klar, New York
Paper. H 8.1, W 10.3, T 0.2 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 20890

Hair Net Package
Made by Mirage
Paper, plastic. L 17.7, W 12.7, T 0.1 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 21630

Powder Box
Made by Elizabeth Arden
Plastic, fiber. D 11.3, H 4.8 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 21551

Bottle
Perfume by Chanel, France
Chanel Number 5
Glass, cotton, paper. H 7.7, W 5.1, D 1.9 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 14632

Bottle
Perfume by Guerlain, France
Glass. H 13.2, W 7.7, D 5.3 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 14621