2009 G8 Summit Necktie
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.749258.4
Object Type
Necktie
Brand
Italo Ferretti
(Founded 1967)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 56 in x W 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 142.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark navy blue necktie with the 2009 G8 Summit logo, which depicts four turtles merging with the globe, printed at the bottom right of the blade in dark blue. The front of the tail contains a patch that reads "From La Maddalena to L'Aquila Summit 2009, Special Edition" with the 2009 G8 Summit logo printed in the center.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G8 Summit held in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy from July 8 to July 10, 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
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