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Liberty Blue and Black Evening Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Liberty Blue and Black Evening Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Liberty Blue and Black Evening Gown

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2014.3
Object Type Gown, Evening
Designer (Venezuelan, 1939)
Brand (Founded 1981)
Date 2014
Medium textile (silk, velvet, lace, polyester), plastic, glass, foam, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 50 in x L 80 1/2 in (127 cm x 204.5 cm )
Physical Description"Liberty blue" and black evening gown. The gown is made of a black hand-sewn beaded embroidery applique with scallop-edged top over a liberty blue silk faille corset, a wide black velvet belt at the waist, and a silk faille inverted pleat skirt. Has a cord on the interior for possible bustling. Interior also has two long straps for hanging.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this evening gown at the French State Dinner on February 11, 2014.
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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