Pleated Crimson Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.13
Object Type
Dress
Date
2011
Medium
textile (synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 20 in x L 43 1/4 in (50.8 cm x 109.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionKnee length crimson pleated georgette sleeveless crew-neck dress. Pleats on bodice switch directions at center.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress in an image on the cover of Parade Magazine on with Dr. Jill Biden published April 24, 2011 and at the signing ceremony for the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 on April 17, 2013, in Annapolis, MD.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: "First Lady Michelle Obama has lunch with midshipmen in King Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., April 17, 2013."
