Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
Green Floral Lace and Beige Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.12
Object Type
Dress
Date
2014
Medium
textile (silk, synthetic), glass, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 32 1/2 in x D 45 in (82.6 cm x 114.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionCocktail dress with green floral embroidered lace applique over beige tulle covering a beige inner lining. Beaded embellishments on some of the floral applique.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the opening of the Anna Wintour Costume Center wing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, 2014.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
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In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
First Lady Michelle Obama can be seen wearing this dress in a video posted on The Metropolitan Museum of Art's YouTube account: "Anna Wintour Costume Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with First Lady Michelle Obama"
