Fuschia and Black Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.41.a
Object Type
Dress
Brand
Thakoon
(Founded 2004)
Designer
Thakoon Panichgul
(Thai-American, 1974)
Date
2009
Medium
textile (silk), plastic, elastic, metal
DimensionsOverall (flat, maximum) W 21 in x L 42 5/8 in (53.3 cm x 108.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionFuschia and black pixelated floral silk dress with black elastic mesh trim on sleeves and hem.Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the NATO Summit Arrival Ceremony at the Palais Rohan in Strasbourg, France on April 3, 2009 and at the Easter Sunday service on April 8, 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
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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