Sunrise Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2015.10.b
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Monique Lhuillier
(Filipino, 1971)
Brand
Monique Lhuillier
(Founded 1996)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2015
Medium
textile (silk), rubber (neoprene), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 34 1/4 in x L 43 1/4 in (87 cm x 109.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSunrise-print scuba car dress with ombré effect and light pastel hues over ocean waves. The dress is made of a light neoprene fabric.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the White House welcoming ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe on April 28, 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 DetailsNational 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: "First Lady Michelle Obama stands with First Lady Akie Abe of Japan during the State Arrival ceremony for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the South Lawn of the White House, April 28, 2015."
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