Navy Blue and Purple Brush-Stroke Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2017.20.a
Object Type
Dress
Designer
Reed Krakoff
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2013
Medium
textile (silk, cotton), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 45 1/2 in x W 28 1/2 in (72.4 cm x 115.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionNavy blue sleeveless dress with dark purple brush stroke-like abstract decorations on a fitted bodice.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore the dress from this ensemble at the second private swearing-in ceremony at the White House on January 20, 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
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
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Sasha and Malia, center, join extended family for a group photo in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Joining the First Family from left are: Craig Robinson, Leslie Robinson, Avery Robinson, Marian Robinson, Akinyi Manners, Auma Obama, Maya Soetoro-Ng, Konrad Ng, Savita Ng, and Suhaila Ng. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama embrace following the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Standing, from left, are daughters Malia and Sasha and Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"
