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Black Pleated Rainbow Blouse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Pleated Rainbow Blouse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Pleated Rainbow Blouse

Artifact IDFL2016.10
Object Type Blouse
Designer (Greek, 1983)
Date 2015
Medium textile (silk), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 28 in x L 28 1/2 in (71.1 cm x 72.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionLong sleeve black v-neck blouse with multi-colored, rainbow pleating at the front of the bodice.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this shirt at a meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and a meeting with Qatar Emir Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during a visit to the Qatar Foundation for Education on November 3, 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
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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