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Rug Depicting the Great Mosque of Samarra
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rug Depicting the Great Mosque of Samarra
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rug Depicting the Great Mosque of Samarra

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.691086.1
Object Type Rug
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 46 in x W 33 in (83.8 cm x 116.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular carpet with a woven depiction of the Great Mosque of Samarra, a rounded tower with an outdoor stairway, a blue sky, and two people in the foreground. In mustard yellow thread in the bottom left corner is the word "Iraq". The rug has a bright decorative trim in a repeated blue, red, white, and mustard yellow pattern. At both short ends there is knotted fringe.
Historical NoteReceived during President Barack Obama's visit to Iraq on April 7, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (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.
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