Lemongrass Sheath Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2011.1.a
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Isabel Toledo
(American, 1961 - 2019)
Date
2009
Medium
textile (wool, silk, pashmina)
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 20 1/4 in x L 44 3/4 in (51.4 cm x 113.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionSheath dress made of "lemongrass" color felted wool lace backed with thin layers of cream silk radzimir and silk netting and interlining of web-like stitches of pashmina.Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift to First Lady Michelle Obama for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. It was managed through the Office of the First Lady 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 SeriesObama Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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