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Gold Jacquard Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold Jacquard Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold Jacquard Dress

Artifact IDFL2014.5
Object Type Dress
Designer (American)
Date 2013
Medium textile (silk), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 38 1/2 in x L 44 3/4 in (97.8 cm x 113.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold sleeveless knee-length fit-and-flare dress with a jacquard fil coupé circle pattern made of gold and silver tinsel. Skirt has three underlayers, two gold and one beige.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress for Ladies' Home Journal December Cover on November 25, 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
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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