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Black and Gold Traditional Lebanese Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and Gold Traditional Lebanese Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and Gold Traditional Lebanese Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.754395
Object Type Dress
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
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 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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