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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cream Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cream Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.20.a
Object Type Dress
Date 2012
Medium textile (silk), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 19 3/4 in x L 44 3/4 in (50.2 cm x 113.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionV-neck tan-colored dress with structured decorative panels, sewn-in pleats at the neckline, and seam detailing.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress for the NATO Spouses Event at Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago, Illinois on May 20, 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 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.
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: "First Lady Michelle Obama and Valérie Trierweiler of France, center, watch a student cooking demonstration at the Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago, Ill., May 20, 2012." 
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