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Purple Chiffon Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Purple Chiffon Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Purple Chiffon Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.721749.4
Object Type Jacket
Designer (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 20 1/8 in x W 42 1/2 in (108 cm x 51.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPurple chiffon jacket with visible seams giving it a tulip-like appearance.
Inscriptions and MarkingsDesigner label on inside left seam.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view