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Purple Dress with Multicolor Stripes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Purple Dress with Multicolor Stripes

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06042013-92-1
Object Type Dress
Medium textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 47 1/2 in x W 30 1/2 in (77.5 cm x 120.7 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Manufacturer's Size M (0 )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA purple dress with multi-colored horizontal stripes of green, red, yellow, white, and blue that run the length of the dress with pleats immediately below the neck line. There is decorative green stitching at the neck and arms of the dress.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to El Salvador in March 2011.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Marian Robinson 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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