Orchid Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.22
Object Type
Dress
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Designer
Prabal Gurung
(Nepalese-American, 1979)
Date
2012
Medium
textile (wool, cotton, silk), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 40 5/8 in x W 32 1/2 in (82.6 cm x 103.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOrchid print mikado angular insert dress with cap sleeves.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress on Live! with Kelly and Michael on October 17, 2012 and for the White House Military Mother's Day Tea on May 9, 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, Prince Harry of Wales, and Dr. Jill Biden help military children create Mother's Day cards and other crafts in the State Dining Room of the White House, May 9, 2013. The children presented the gifts to their moms during the Joining Forces Military Mother's Day Tea in the East Room. (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 participates in a taping with Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan for "Live! with Kelly and Michael" at the Live with Kelly Studios in New York, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)"