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Violet Necktie and Pocket Square with Repeating Pointed Oval Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Violet Necktie and Pocket Square with Repeating Pointed Oval Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Violet Necktie and Pocket Square with Repeating Pointed Oval Design

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.754162.13.a-b
Object Type Necktie
Brand (Founded 1990)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: necktie) L 57 in x W 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 144.8 cm )
Overall - 2D (.b: pocket square) L 11 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 29.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionViolet silk necktie with a repeating dark purple pointed oval design (.a) and matching pocket square (.b).
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia's working visit to the White House on June 29, 2010.
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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