Mamie Eisenhower: Unwitting creator of THE iconic color of the 50s, “Mamie Pink”
Mid Mod Pam on Mar 30 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, pink bathrooms, pink kitchens
“Mamie Pink.” The iconic decorating color of the 50s, arguably. Ubiquitous in fashion as well as 50s bathrooms and kitchens, of course!
The mid-century trend to pink seems to have come directly and irrefutably from Mamie Eisenhower, first lady from 1953 to 1961. Pink was Mamie’s favorite color. She wore a pink gown with 2,000 pink [...]
