Green, Blue, and Cream Color Block Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.19
Object Type
Dress
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Brand
Preen
(Founded 1996)
Date
2012
Medium
textile (silk, polyester), metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, Maximum) W 24 5/8 in x L 45 5/8 in (62.5 cm x 115.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionGreen, blue and cream color-block fitted shift dress.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress for an appearance on David Letterman on March 19, 2012 , which aired on August 29, 2012 and for a visit to the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the First Lady's Thank You Tour on May 3, 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 participates in a promotion ceremony for White House Fellow Archie Bates in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, May 3, 2013. Bates was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Standing with them, from left, is Jason Washington, a White House Fellow; son Archie Bates IV; Brigadier General Barrye Price; wife Jaquetta Bates; and son Isaiah Bates. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)"
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 is interviewed during a taping of the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, N.Y., March 19, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)"