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Chevron Embroidered Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Chevron Embroidered Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Chevron Embroidered Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.54
Object Type Dress
Designer (Italian, 1966)
Brand (Founded 2005)
Date 2016
Medium textile (silk, crinoline), metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat, maximum) W 46 in x L 39 1/2 in (116.8 cm x 100.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionFit-and-flare A-line dress with white, black, gray, and pale blue embroidered chevron patterned fabric, a knife-pleated skirt, and jewel and wire wrapped embellished neckline.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Italy State Arrival on October 18, 2016.
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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