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Memorial Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Memorial Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Memorial Scarf

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.696929
Object Type Scarf
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2009
Medium textile (polyester), dye
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 38 1/2 in x L 57 7/8 in (97.8 cm x 147 cm )
Physical DescriptionMemorial scarf honoring Susan Nyaradzo Tsvangirai, the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe's wife. The scarf is green with a yellow border containing green flowers. The center bears a white circle surrounded by sunburst shapes, containing a logo consisting of overlapping black, yellow, and green circles above the text "Susan Nyradzo Tsvangirai Foundation; www.susannyradzotsvangirai.org" In each corner, there is a similar sun shape containing her portrait in bronze tones.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe visiting the White House in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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 66540607)
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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