Black and White Handkerchief Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.1
Object Type
Dress
Date
2016
Medium
textile (silk, synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat, Maximum) W 38 1/2 in x L 55 5/8 in (97.8 cm x 141.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBlack and white silk handkerchief hem dress with paisley print panels and pearl buttons down the center and on the cuffs. Black ribbon details are sewn around the paisley panels.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at an Iftar dinner in Marrakech with Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco on June 28, 2016 while promoting Let Girls Learn.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
Images from the 2016 Let Girls Learn tour and of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen in a post on the First Lady’s archived Medium account: "In Pictures: The First Lady’s Trip to Africa and Spain"
