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Black and Ruby Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and Ruby Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and Ruby Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2013.35.a
Object Type Dress
Designer (Taiwanese-Canadian, 1982)
Date 2013
Medium textile (acrylic, polyester, polyamide, wool, silk), leather (lamb), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 35 in x L 43 1/4 in (88.9 cm x 109.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and ruby organza tweed sleeveless dress. The skirt is ruby red organza with interwoven shiny plastic threads. The edges of the neckline and shoulder openings are bordered with black leather trim. There are pockets on either side of the skirt and a zipper up the back.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the State of the Union Address on February 12, 2013 and at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony on November 20, 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.
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