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The Milkmaid Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Milkmaid Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Milkmaid Dress

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.091989; FO.091990
Object Type Dress
Artist (Founded 2006)
Medium textile (silk), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 35 3/4 in x W 39 in (99.1 cm x 90.8 cm )
Manufacturer's Size: Medium

Physical DescriptionTwo silk dresses containing a print of "The Milkmaid" by Johannes Vermeer on their front and sleeves. The back of the dresses has a section of the print continued at its top, with the rest of the back being black.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in The Hague, Netherlands.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama administration. They were received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until their transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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