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Spaziale Splendy Bathrobe Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Spaziale Splendy Bathrobe Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Spaziale Splendy Bathrobe Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704463.a-d
Object Type Set, Bathrobe
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (microfiber, polyamide), foam (polystyrene)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Slippers) H 3 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 12 in (7.6 cm x 11.1 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Robe) L 64 in x W 65 in (165.1 cm x 162.6 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Towel) L 60 in x W 30 1/4 in (76.8 cm x 152.4 cm )
Physical Description“Spaziale Splendy” microfiber bathrobe, with a towel, and slippers. All parts of the set are white with navy blue trim and the initials "BHO" embroidered. On the robe the initials are on the proper right breast. On the slippers the initials are on the left slipper. On the towel the intials are towards one end. The robe has a single pocket. robe is white with navy blue trim with the initials, "BHO" on the chest and the brand name on the right side. There is also a pocket on the right side.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G8 Summit in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
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 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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