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White Linen Shirt Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White Linen Shirt Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White Linen Shirt Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117527
Object Type Dress
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (linen, cotton), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 39 3/4 in x W 50 in (127 cm x 101 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Medium)
Physical DescriptionCriolla brand White linen long-sleeve shirt dress in the style of a Cuban guayabera shirt. It has a collar, buttons running down the center, and four pockets on the front--two on the bust and two on the hips. There are slits on either side of the skirt closed with a line of buttons.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's official state visit to Cuba in March 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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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