Deep Plum Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2017.13.a
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Azzedine Alaïa
(Tunisian, 1935 - 2017)
Brand
Alaïa
(Founded 1981)
Date
2009
Medium
textile (silk, unknown), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 40 1/4 in x W 41 in (104.1 cm x 102.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionDeep plum-colored dress with a v-neck, long sleeves, and a circle skirt. It is made from a suede-like fabric. There are triangular cutouts in a row around both cuffs and two rows around the bottom of the skirt, leading to a scalloped bottom edge.Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this ensemble on the "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special" on December 12, 2009 and to a service at Saint John's Church in October 2013.
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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