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Liberty Star
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Liberty Star
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Liberty Star

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.723353
Object Type Quilt, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2009
Medium textile (cotton), fiber (cotton)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Length with flap) L 53 in x W 49 1/8 in (124.8 cm x 134.6 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Length without flap) L 49 3/8 in x W 49 1/8 in (124.8 cm x 125.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWhite quilt with red and blue trim, nine spiral stars made out of red, white, and blue fabric in various patterns, with a personalized embroidered inscription spread throughout various parts of the quilt. Reverse of quilt is composed of a single piece of floral patterned fabric with light pink flowers that have a cream border and mint green backing.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEmbroidered in upper left of obverse: To President Obama. Embroidered on flap of fabric on obverse: I pray for peace throughout the world and the happiness of all humanity. 2009 Akiko Mori Embroidered in lower right of obverse: From Akiko Mori, Japan Inscribed below center star on right: 2009.1.20 OBAMA
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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