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Jewel-Toned Ikat Print Evening Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Jewel-Toned Ikat Print Evening Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Jewel-Toned Ikat Print Evening Gown

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2012.2.a-b
Object Type Gown, Evening
Designer (American, 1958)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2012
Medium textile (silk organza), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (a. Gown flat, maximum) W 32 1/2 in x L 62 1/2 in (82.6 cm x 158.8 cm )
 Overall (b. Sash flat, maximum) W 123 3/4 in x L 4 1/2 in (314.3 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFloor-length A-line gown (.a) with jewel-toned digital ikat print silk organza and altered cap sleeves and sash (.b). Gown was originally strapless; sleeves were added before Mrs. Obama wore the dress for the second time. Zipper back.
Inscriptions and MarkingsNaeem Khan designer tag sewn into the back. Two ribbons are attached inside the dress to hang the gown from a hanger.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 28, 2012 and at the state dinner in Senegal on June 27, 2013. This dress was placed on display during the White House Fashion Education Workshop on October 8, 2014.
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 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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