Multicolor Afghan Dress
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.687985.5
Object Type
Dress
Gifter
Gul Agha Sherzai
Medium
textile (rayon), glass, metal (silver), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 40 3/4 in x W 51 3/4 in (131.4 cm x 103.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionMulti-color long-sleeve dress with yellow embroidered decorations around the bodice, cuffs, and bottom of skirt. Three silver metal tassels consisting of circular medallions and leaf shapes with inset stones hang from either shoulder and the center of the bodice. Two small silver tassels attach to either side of the front of the waistband. There are embroidered gold bands with circular plastic medallions around the sleeves and bottom of skirt. There is a zipper at the back.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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