Cream and Gold Shift Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2011.5
Object Type
Dress
Date
2011
Medium
textile (wool, silk), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 20 3/4 in x L 39 3/4 in (52.7 cm x 101 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionCream wool shift dress with silver and gold embroidery and beading in a floral pattern.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the State Visit Reception in Brazil on March 19, 2011.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 First Lady and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama walks with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff following the arrival of First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Sasha and Malia, at the Palacio do Alvorada in Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2011. Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota, right, shakes hands with Malia."
