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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Doll with Plastic Needlepoint Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Doll with Plastic Needlepoint Dress

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125633
Object Type Doll
Medium textile, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 1/4 in x W 10 in x D 10 in (28.6 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA female doll with brown eyes and dark curly hair. The doll is dressed in a dress made of plastic canvas needlepoint, with the bodice and skirt ruffles stitched together. The doll is adorned with a white flower head lei and a matching bracelet lei. The gown features colorful diamond designs. The left side of the skirt is stitched in American flag colors (red, white, and blue) with a blue geometric pattern and silver star embellishments. The right side of the gown is stitched in pan-African colors (green, yellow, black, and red) and is embellished with black beads in a similar geometric pattern. The bodice is red and yellow, and features green and silver gems and a plastic pearl belt.
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 President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
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