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Navy Blue Double-Breasted Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Navy Blue Double-Breasted Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Navy Blue Double-Breasted Coat

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.14.a
Object Type Coat
Designer (American, 1959)
Brand (Founded 1981)
Date 2015
Medium textile (wool), metal, plastic, glass
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat, Maximum) L 37 1/2 in x W 23 1/8 in (58.7 cm x 95.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionNavy wool melton bouillonné cuff double-breasted winter coat with gold embroidered and beaded cuffs. Two parallel sets of four gold buttons line either side of the front with plastic interior buttons that close the coat. Cuffs are embroidered and embellished with gold circular sequins, coated glass marquise-shaped metal beads, and hollow metal oval-shaped beads in botanical patterns. Pockets on either side.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this coat at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 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
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
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