Black Evening Gown
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.16
Object Type
Gown, Evening
Date
2012
Medium
textile (silk, synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 24 1/2 in x L 67 in (62.2 cm x 170.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOne-shoulder black georgette evening gown with diagonal pleating along the bodice.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Presidential Medal of Freedom dinner with Israeli President Shimon Peres on June 13, 2012 and at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation dinner on September 22, 2012.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
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 on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama present a birthday cake to Assistant Usher Reggie Dickson outside the Usher's Office of the White House, following a Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony and dinner honoring President Shimon Peres of Israel, June 13, 2012."
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave goodbye to President Shimon Peres of Israel on the North Portico of the White House following the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony and dinner in his honor, June 13, 2012."
