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Yellow and Magenta Leaf Patterned Wax Cloth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Yellow and Magenta Leaf Patterned Wax Cloth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Yellow and Magenta Leaf Patterned Wax Cloth

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704545.4
Object Type Bolt, Cloth
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date ca. 2009
Medium textile (cotton), wax, pigment, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall W 143 in x L 46 5/8 in (363.2 cm x 118.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge bolt of yellow wax cotton cloth with repeating magenta and green grape vine pattern. The larger leaf designs have magenta rhinestones attached.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's July 2009 Visit to Ghana.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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