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Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Fo…
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
Lemongrass Sheath Dress
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

Lemongrass Sheath Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2011.1.a
Object Type Dress
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 Description
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
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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An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen in the National Archives catalog: "President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2009 Inauguration Parade"
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