The Outlines of Mrs. Obama's family history unfolded from 19th century probate records, yellowing marriage licenses, fading photographs and the recollections of elderly women who remember the family.

Congresswomen, TV anchors, and a photo of Golda Meir on a bearskin rug are above.

Her lawyers said neither Ms Bruni nor the photographer had given permission for use of the image, which was shot for a campaign against Aids in 1993.