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Remember to Eat Your Greens Picnic Blanket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Remember to Eat Your Greens Picnic Blanket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Remember to Eat Your Greens Picnic Blanket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.753045.1
Object Type Quilt, Bed
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date April 5, 2010
Medium textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 86 in x W 64 5/8 in (164.1 cm x 218.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionPicnic blanket quilt with obverse composed of rectangular pieces of fabric, each depicting an image of a vividly colored fruit or vegetable. Reverse of the blanket is a gradient composed of diamond shaped pieces of fabric, each depicting a green colored fruit or vegetable. A message from the gifter is printed on a cream colored piece of fabric sewn in the bottom left corner.
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
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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