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Brown, Green, and Red Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown, Green, and Red Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown, Green, and Red Rug

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.697048
Object Type Rug
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2009
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 150 1/4 in x W 109 1/2 in (278.1 cm x 381.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBrown, beige, green, and red rug with beige fringe running the length of both short ends. The rug has a brown border that contains intricate beige, green, and red designs throughout. The field is beige with intricate brown, green, and red designs throughout. There is a beige trim that runs along the entire perimeter of the rug.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in black at corner on reverse: 466 A9849
Historical NoteReceived following a trilateral meeting between President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in the Oval Office on May 6, 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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