Navy Brocade Jacquard Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2015.2
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Carolina Herrera
(Venezuelan, 1939)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Brand
Carolina Herrera New York
(Founded 1981)
Date
2015
Medium
textile (silk, polyester), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Flat, maximum) W 36 in x L 42 1/2 in (91.4 cm x 108 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionKnee-length navy brocade jacquard dress with three-quarter length sleeves, and an A-line skirt. The dress has a gold, red, and green floral brocade pattern over a navy blue background. Buttons down the center and a belt tie around the waist.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the state dinner in New Delhi on January 25, 2015.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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama look on as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. greets President Pranab Mukherjee during the State Dinner receiving line at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, Jan. 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama greets former India Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as President Barack Obama greets his wife, Mrs. Gursharan Kaur prior to the State Dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, Jan. 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"