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Cathedral Print Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cathedral Print Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cathedral Print Gown

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06272011-8-1
Object Type Gown, Evening
Designer (Irish)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (silk), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 66 in x W 30 5/8 in (77.8 cm x 167.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionFloor-length sleeveless silk evening gown constructed from black, white, and cream panels with a center panel printed with a graphic design of a light pink sky above a dark purple-black building and a gate below. There is a black lace panel across the center of the back.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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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