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Bolt of Cloth with Leaf Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bolt of Cloth with Leaf Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bolt of Cloth with Leaf Pattern

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750789.1
Object Type Bolt, Cloth
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, dye
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 150 in x W 42 1/4 in (107.3 cm x 381 cm )

Physical DescriptionTan fabric with diamond pattern texture woven into the cloth. Dyed patterns depict leaves, birds, flowers, and insects, in red, blue, and brown. Shorts edges have an ornamental border depicting leaves on a vine. Both short ends are unfinished.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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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