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Mauve Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mauve Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mauve Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.4
Object Type Dress
Designer (American, 1965)
Brand (Founded 2003)
Date 2016
Medium textile (silk, synthetic), plastic, metal, glass
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat, Maximum) L 45 3/4 in x W 39 1/2 in (100.3 cm x 116.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionMauve fit-and-flare knee-length shimmery satin dress with a pleated skirt and beaded embellishments. Fabric has a gray floral pattern, and areas between flowers are embellished with plastic white and gray pearl beads, light pink and gray glass beads, and small square gray metal beads. Zips up the back with a gold zipper outlined by cream-colored ribbon that extends to the bottom of the skirt. Skirt fabric is lined with thin plastic crinoline that gives it structure.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Argentina State Dinner on March 23, 2016.
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
National 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.
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