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Dress With Batik Panels
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Dress With Batik Panels
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Dress With Batik Panels

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.126641
Object Type Dress
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (cotton), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 42 1/2 in x W 57 1/4 in (145.4 cm x 108 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionKnee length linen dress with pleated orange bodice, alternating panels on the skirt between orange and a multi-color batik pattern. Reverse of the dress also has alternating panels for the skirt and the bodice is all batik. The repeating batik pattern is in maroon, blue, orange, magenta, and yellow.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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.
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