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Wave Necktie and Black Handkerchief
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wave Necktie and Black Handkerchief
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wave Necktie and Black Handkerchief

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.754162.10.a-b
Object Type Necktie
Brand (Founded 1945)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall (a. Tie) W 3 7/8 in x L 57 7/8 in (9.8 cm x 147 cm )
Overall (b. Handkerchief) W 12 1/2 in x L 13 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 34.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionBlue silk necktie with a wavy pattern accented with black lines and a solid black handkerchief.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of June 2010 working visit to the White House by King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.
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
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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