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Light Pink and Navy Bolt of Fabric for Malia
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.705349.3
Object Type
Bolt, Cloth
Manufacturer
GTP
(Founded 1966)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Date
ca. 2009
Medium
textile (cotton), wax, dye
DimensionsOverall W 178 in x L 48 in (452.1 cm x 121.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionLight pink cloth with navy blue pattern depicting triangular geometric shapes with a background pattern of dots and intersecting lines. On the long edge repeating is the brand name "GTP" and in English and French "Guaranteed Real Wax Printed in Ghana 16500".Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2009 visit to Ghana.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia 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
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