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Fabric Swatches
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Fabric Swatches
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Fabric Swatches

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685816
Object Type Swatch
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date ca. 2009
Medium textile (rayon, polyester, cotton, flax, linen, acrylic, poly, hemp, silk), paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall W 9 in x D 9 in (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCollection of brown, black, tan, and gold textile samples from Soliloquy Textiles. .a: light blue and brown geometric pattern. Style - GiGi .b: textured tan. Style - Papyrus .c: tan and gold sheened botanical pattern, slightly sheer. Style - Shalimar Drapery .d: tan and dark brown textured. Style- Staccato .e: dark brown and light brown woven botanical pattern. Style- Filigree .f: gold shimmery. Style- Basic Charmeuse .g: tan woven. Style- Coconut Cloth .h: brown and green botanical pattern. Style- Marrakesh .i: tannish gold and cream geometric pattern. Style- Kew .j: brown and tan woven. Style - Coconut Cloth .k: tan and black spiral floral pattern. Style- Fleurs .l: black and tan geometric pattern. Style - GiGi .m: caramel/brown shimmery. Style- Basic Charmeuse .n: orange, black, gold Autumnal pattern. Style- Marrakesh .o: brown and cream abstract pattern. Style- Ondule
Inscriptions and MarkingsSALES TAG: Soliloquy Sales tag with brand name on front, materials and business information on back.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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