Blue Poppy Coat
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2015.3.b
Object Type
Coat
Designer
Bibhu Mohapatra
(Indian-American, 1972)
Brand
Bibhu Mohapatra
(Founded 2008)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2015
Medium
textile (silk, wool)
DimensionsOverall (Flat, Maximum) W 28 1/2 in x L 45 1/4 in (72.4 cm x 114.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSilk and wool coat with blue poppy print design over a black and grayish teal plaid pattern. Upper portion of interior lined with black wool and lower portion lined with black silk.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this coat at the state visit arrival in New Delhi, India on January 25, 2015.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 coat can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama, with First Lady Michelle Obama, greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, India, Jan. 25, 2015."
