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Lily Couture Dress and Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Lily Couture Dress and Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Lily Couture Dress and Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.724873.14.a-b
Object Type Ensemble
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (silk, synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a - Dress) L 30 1/4 in x W 26 in (66 cm x 76.8 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b - Jacket) L 17 in x W 42 in (106.7 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionChild's ensemble dress and jacket set in light pink with floral detailing. Dress has short sleeves, a high neckline, and puffy skirt. Dark roses made of rolled fabric adorn the neck, shoulders, and skirt. At either side of the bodice are corset ties. A row of buttons goes up the back. The matching jacket is long sleeved with buttons up the front and roses at the neck and wrists.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view