The fourth president of the United States, his spirited, popular wife Dolley, and three other family members are spotlighted in a collection that features a dazzling wardrobe of early 19th-century costumes, among them Madison’s inaugural suit and other formal outfits, as well as Dolley’s magnificent ball gowns, evening dresses, day wear, a riding coat, and much more. Includes a fact-filled introduction and descriptive notes.