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Black Velvet Spaghetti Strap Dress with Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Velvet Spaghetti Strap Dress with Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Velvet Spaghetti Strap Dress with Scarf

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701746.6.a-b
Object Type Dress
Brand (1988 - 2022)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Medium textile (polyester, velvet), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Dress, Flat Maximum) L 34 in x W 26 in (66 cm x 86.4 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (12)
 Overall - 2D (Scarf, Flat Maximum) L 65 in x W 10 1/4 in (26 cm x 165.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack velvet spaghetti strap dress with scarf. There are purplish-gray velvet flowers sewn along the bottom of the skirt and on the scarf. Satin ties around the waist form a bow at the front. The straps are black with a light purple embroidered detail at the center. Buttons in the back of the bodice.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia Obama 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
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