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Coral Skirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Coral Skirt

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.14.b
Object Type Skirt
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Designer (American, 1961)
Date 2011
Medium textile (silk), metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 20 1/4 in x L 28 in (51.4 cm x 71.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCoral silk shantung skirt with horizontal "slubs" creating an uneven texture in the fabric. Closes with a zipper in the back.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this skirt at the meeting with Nelson Mandela on June 21, 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
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.
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Related Links
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this skirt can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama meets with former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa at Mandela's home in Houghton, South Africa, June 21, 2011." 
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