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Gray Dress with a Painted Flower Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gray Dress with a Painted Flower Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gray Dress with a Painted Flower Design

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.120174
Object Type Dress
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, glass, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 49 3/8 in x W 48 1/2 in (123.2 cm x 125.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionGray dress with slits down the side, starting near the waist. There is a flower design painted and decorated with glass beads on proper left of chest. A zipper runs down the back as well as the proper right side of the dress from the armpit to the top of the slit.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Vietnam in May 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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