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Tangerine and Yellow Skirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tangerine and Yellow Skirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tangerine and Yellow Skirt

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2014.13
Object Type Skirt
Designer (Venezuelan, 1939)
Brand (Founded 1981)
Medium textile (silk, synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat, Maximum) W 29 3/4 in x L 49 5/8 in (75.6 cm x 126 cm )
Physical DescriptionHigh-waisted tangerine and yellow striped full-length skirt with box pleat on the front and fishtail hem.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this skirt at the state dinner in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania July 1, 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
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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