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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Floral Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Floral Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.9
Object Type Dress
Date 2015
Medium textile (silk, polyester), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, Maximum) W 35 3/8 in x L 42 1/2 in (89.9 cm x 108 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionShort sleeved black knee-length dress with embroidered flowers and plastic applique flowers sewn into the bodice and plastic applique flowers sewn in the proper left and scattered throughout the reverse.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress during a visit to No. 10 Downing Street on June 16, 2015.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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
An image 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 the U.K. and Italy" 
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