Black and Gold Traditional Lebanese Dress

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Black and Gold Traditional Lebanese Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts

Artifact IDFO.754395

Object Type Dress

Medium textile (synthetic), metal

DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 62 in x W 89 1/4 in (226.7 cm x 157.5 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionLong black traditional Lebanese dress with gold-colored linear decoration and petal-shaped and flower-shaped gold-colored ornaments. On the interior there is a belt that can be used to cinch the garment close to the body.

Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details

National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)

National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)

Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly

Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.

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