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Mixed Print Dot Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mixed Print Dot Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mixed Print Dot Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.35
Object Type Dress
Designer (Belgian, 1946)
Brand (Founded 1970)
Date 2011
Medium textile (silk, rayon), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, Maximum) W 19 1/2 in x L 44 1/2 in (49.5 cm x 113 cm )
Physical DescriptionMixed print sleeveless dot dress gathered at the proper left waist. The body of the dress is blue with pink dots, and the left shoulder, hip, and lower skirt are white with black dots.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Germany State arrival in Washington, DC on June 7, 2011.
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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