Object Details
retailer
ikram
associated
Obama, Barack H.
wearer
Obama, Michelle
maker
Wu, Jason
Description
Michelle Robinson Obama (2009–2017)
For the 2009 inaugural balls, Michelle Obama wore this one-shouldered white silk chiffon gown embellished with organza flowers with Swarovski crystal centers, designed by Jason Wu.
As first lady, Michelle Obama worked to support and encourage American children and families through four major initiatives. Let’s Move! worked to combat childhood obesity. Joining Forces encouraged public- and private-sector support for service members, veterans, and their families. Reach Higher inspired students to continue their education beyond high school through college or other professional training. Let Girls Learn was a U.S. government initiative to help educate and empower young women in America and around the world.
Credit Line
Gift of Jason Wu in honor of First Lady Michelle Obama
date made
ca 2008-11-15 - 2009-01-15
associated date
2009-01-20
ID Number
2009.0071.01
catalog number
2009.0071.01
accession number
2009.0071
Object Name
gown
Object Type
Dress
Physical Description
silk (overall material)
white (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 61 in; 154.94 cm
exhibit footprint mounted: 49 in; 124.46 cm
exhibit footprint mounted: 38 in; 96.52 cm
bodice: 10 1/2 in; 26.67 cm
bodice: 7 1/2 in; 19.05 cm
skirt: 48 in; 121.92 cm
skirt: 56 in; 142.24 cm
skirt: 66 in; 167.64 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
associated place
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
See more items in
Political History: Political History, First Ladies Collection
Exhibition
First Ladies
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated
Asian Pacific Americans
African American
used
Presidential Inaugaration
classified
First Ladies
Subject
First Ladies
related event
Presidential Inauguration of 2009
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1356059