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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Black Bell-Sleeve Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Bell-Sleeve Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2017.7
Object Type Dress
Date 2016
Medium textile (viscose, elastane), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 40 3/8 in x W 39 in (99.1 cm x 102.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOff-the-shoulder black Italian stretch cady dress with long bell sleeves and straight knee length skirt.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress for the cover of the October 2016 issue of Essence Magazine.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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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