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Black and White Handkerchief Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and White Handkerchief Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and White Handkerchief Dress

Artifact IDFL2016.1
Object Type Dress
Designer (French-American, 1983)
Brand (Founded 2008)
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 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 Details
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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