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Green Afghan Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Green Afghan Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Green Afghan Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.687985.6
Object Type Dress
Gifter
Medium textile (rayon), glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 44 in x W 62 in (157.5 cm x 111.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGreen long-sleeve dress with colorful beaded and embroidered decorations around the bodice, cuffs, and bottom of skirt. Tassels of silver medallions and leaf shapes hang from the front bottom of the dress and three hang from each sleeve. Fringe made from colorful yarn with white beads at the ends hangs around the perimeter of the dress and sleeves. Long beaded tassels hang from either side of the neck. There are embroidered silver bands with circular medallions around the sleeves and bottom of skirt. Above the silver embroidered band at the bottom is a band of orange and silver woven decorations and circles. At the back there are two pink ties.
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 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.
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