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Brown Senegalese Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown Senegalese Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown Senegalese Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222013-7-2.1
Object Type Dress
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, wax, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 59 3/4 in x W 49 3/4 in (126.4 cm x 151.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionLong sleeve brown waxed textile dress with a rectangle and diamond geometric pattern throughout. At the bust and wrists there are rows of thatched cream and brown embroidery. There is a slit on either side at the bottom of the skirt
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2013 visit to Senegal.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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