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Violet Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Violet Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Violet Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.6
Object Type Dress
Designer (Taiwanese-Canadian, 1982)
Date 2011
Medium textile (silk), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 28 1/2 in x L 43 1/4 in (72.4 cm x 109.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionVolet silk faille sleeveless v-neck dress with pockets and a negative pressed floral pattern.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Tour of Ciudad Mujer and Superate Youth Center in El Salvador on March 22, 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 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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