Black Textured Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.18
Object Type
Dress
Date
2011
Medium
textile (polyester, viscose, nylon, elastane), leather
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 40 1/4 in x W 39 in (99.1 cm x 102.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBlack sleeveless dress with textured fabric, two accent panels of lace, and buttons up the back and the left shoulder.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Memorial Dedication Ceremony of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 on September 11, 2011 and for the Official First Family Portrait on December 11, 2011.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 DetailsNational 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)
Not on view
Related Links
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama signs a program for children at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011."
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "Dec. 11, 2011 ‘For a new family portrait, I chose a sofa in the Oval Office mostly because the State Floor was busy with tours for the Christmas holiday. Since portraiture is not my strong suit, I tried to make the setup as simple as possible.’"
