Ikat Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.2.a
Object Type
Dress
Brand
Derek Lam Collection
(Founded 2003)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Designer
Derek Lam
(American, 1967)
Date
2010
Medium
textile (synthetic), plastic, metal, glass
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 24 in x L 44 1/4 in (61 cm x 112.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSleeveless brown and tan ikat patterned dress with black ribbon belt at the waist. Skirt has sequin and beaded embellishments throughout.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Indonesia State Dinner on November 9, 2010 and at the Cooper Hewitt Design Awards Luncheon on September 13, 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 offers a toast during the state dinner hosted by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the Istana Negara State Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 9, 2010."
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Washington, D.C., area high school students who attended the Teen Design Fair, in the Red Room of the White House prior to the Cooper-Hewitt Design Awards luncheon, Sept. 13, 2011."
