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Blue Velvet Peacock Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue Velvet Peacock Gown
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue Velvet Peacock Gown

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096394
Object Type Dress
Gifter
Date ca. 2014
Medium textile, stone, glass, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 61 in x W 61 5/8 in (156.5 cm x 154.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTraditional dark blue velvet Indian gown with intricate embroidery and beading. The dress has cap sleeves and a high neckline with a row of small round cloth-covered buttons in the center of the chest. There are floral and geometric patterned bands around the bottom hem, sleeves, and waist. The skirt features vibrant multicolored floral designs with several large peacocks created from crystals, glass beads, sequins, and brass-toned metal embroidery thread.
Historical NoteReceived during a visit from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, to the White House on September 29, 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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