Skip to main content
Painted Rose Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painted Rose Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Painted Rose Coat

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2017.14.b
Object Type Coat
Designer (Nepalese-American, 1979)
Date 2010
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 44 in x W 32 1/4 in (81.9 cm x 111.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite and charcoal coat with three-quarter length sleeves and brushed print rendering of a rose across the upper back and proper right hip. Coat has white silk lining and no closures.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore the dress and coat to an Easter service at St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC on March 31, 2013. She wore the dress from the ensemble to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for a ceremony honoring the donation of her inaugural gown on March 9, 2010. She wore the dress again at the unveiling of the official portraits of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House on May 31, 2012.
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)
Related Event(s)
    Not on view
    Related Links