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Black, White, and Pink Silk Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black, White, and Pink Silk Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black, White, and Pink Silk Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.082478
Object Type Dress
Gifter
Brand (Founded 1990)
Medium textile, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 56 1/2 in x W 42 1/2 in (108 cm x 143.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack dress that contains white and pink lines and dots throughout. There are additional dots throughout the entire dress that are visible due to the thread being sewn into a circle pattern.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to Malaysia in April 2014.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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