Powder Blue Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.18.a
Object Type
Dress
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Designer
Zac Posen
(American, 1980)
Brand
Zac Posen
(Founded 2001)
Date
2012
Medium
textile (silk), metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 17 1/2 in x L 42 3/8 in (44.5 cm x 107.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPowder blue sleeveless dress.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the United Kingdom State Arrival on March 14, 2012 and at the dedication ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on April 25, 2013.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
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 pauses with former First Ladies Laura Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barbara Bush, and Rosalynn Carter during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, April 25, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)"
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, along with former First Ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton, look at a 9/11 exhibit while touring the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, April 25, 2013. Former President Bill Clinton is seen in the foreground. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"
