Skip to main content
Chain-link Pattern Wrap Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Chain-link Pattern Wrap Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Chain-link Pattern Wrap Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2017.18
Object Type Dress
Designer (Belgian, 1946)
Brand (Founded 1970)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2014
Medium textile (silk), metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 44 3/4 in x W 35 1/8 in (89.2 cm x 113.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack and white knee-length wrap dress with a chain-link pattern. The dress has long sleeves, a V-neck with collar, and true wrap closure.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at an advance screening of "Muppets Most Wanted" for military families in Washington, DC. on March 12, 2014.
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
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
First Lady Michelle Obama can be seen wearing this dress in a video posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "The First Lady Hosts a Screening of ‘Muppets Most Wanted’"  
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House website: "First Lady, General Dempsey, and Kermit the Frog"