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White Lace Strapless Dress and Gold Satin Wrap
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White Lace Strapless Dress and Gold Satin Wrap
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White Lace Strapless Dress and Gold Satin Wrap

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117703.a-b
Object Type Dress
Designer (Cuban, 1924 - 2016)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (polyester, lace), plastic, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Dress, Flat Maximum) L 37 in x W 26 1/2 in (67.3 cm x 94 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Wrap, Flat Maximum) L 79 5/8 in x W 8 in (20.3 cm x 202.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite lace strapless knee-length dress (.a) with floral pattern and a gold-colored satin wrap (.b). The top of the bodice is adorned with white lace applique, white sequins, and pearl-like beads. The wrap has a textured pattern and is tapered at the ends.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2016 visit to Cuba.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Sasha 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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