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Navy Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Navy Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Navy Dress

Artifact IDFL2015.20
Object Type Dress
Designer (Serbian, 1975)
Date 2011
Medium textile (wool, silk), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 37 1/2 in x L 44 1/2 in (95.3 cm x 113 cm )
Physical DescriptionNavy dress with duchess silk satin and wool with three-quarter sleeves. The front and skirt are wool and the sleeves and back of the top are silk. The front and belt are embellished with mirrored sequins and cylindrical metal beads.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress for the arrival of Chinese President Hu Jintao at the White House on January 19, 2011.
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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