Deep Purple Evening Gown
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2012.6.a
Object Type
Gown, Evening
Brand
Doo.Ri
(Founded 2001)
Designer
Doo-Ri Chung
(Korean-American, 1973)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2011
Medium
textile (silk, synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 21 3/4 in x L 62 3/4 in (55.2 cm x 159.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPurple jersey one-shoulder gown with a pieced and gathered bodice, draped skirt, and wrapped shoulder flap.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this gown for the South Korean State Dinner at the White House on October 13, 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
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In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Images from the 2011 Republic of Korea State Visit and of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House website: "President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea: Official Visit"
