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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Multicolor Pixel Print Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Multicolor Pixel Print Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2016.31
Object Type Dress
Date 2012
Medium textile (linen), metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 20 1/4 in x L 45 in (51.4 cm x 114.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSleeveless, knee-length multi-color pixel print sheath dress. The dress has various multi-color patches or "pixels" of red, yellow, green, pink, gray, black, blue, and peach.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Disney Press Conference on June 5, 2012 and at the opening ceremony for the Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 30, 2012.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 Details
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.
Not on view
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Images of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen in a post on the archived Obama White House website: "First Lady Michelle Obama: ‘I am humbled and inspired’"
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