Doppio Ajour Frette Bedding Set
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.711866.7.a-i
Object Type
Cover, Duvet
Manufacturer
Frette
(Founded 1860)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (cotton), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a duvet cover) L 92 in x W 110 3/4 in (281.3 cm x 233.7 cm )
Overall - 2D (.b top sheet) L 116 in x W 113 1/2 in (288.3 cm x 294.6 cm )
Overall - 2D (.c bottom sheet) L 117 1/2 in x W 114 in (289.6 cm x 298.5 cm )
Overall - 2D (.d-e rectangular pillowcases) L 25 5/8 in x W 38 in (96.5 cm x 65.1 cm )
Overall - 2D (.f-g square shams) L 30 3/8 in x W 31 in (78.7 cm x 77.2 cm )
Overall - 2D (.h - i small rectangular shams) L 18 3/4 in x W 22 1/2 in (57.2 cm x 47.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionFrette brand white cotton sateen bedding set personalized for President Barack Obama including a duvet cover, sheets, and pillowcases. Overall - 2D (.b top sheet) L 116 in x W 113 1/2 in (288.3 cm x 294.6 cm )
Overall - 2D (.c bottom sheet) L 117 1/2 in x W 114 in (289.6 cm x 298.5 cm )
Overall - 2D (.d-e rectangular pillowcases) L 25 5/8 in x W 38 in (96.5 cm x 65.1 cm )
Overall - 2D (.f-g square shams) L 30 3/8 in x W 31 in (78.7 cm x 77.2 cm )
Overall - 2D (.h - i small rectangular shams) L 18 3/4 in x W 22 1/2 in (57.2 cm x 47.6 cm )
.a: Duvet cover with double open hemstitch border around the perimeter. The cover closes with plastic buttons hidden inside the seam. "FRETTE" is embroidered along one top side.
.b: Top sheet with double open hemstitch border around top edge and corner. "FRETTE" is embroidered in one corner
.c: Bottom sheet with simple stitch along top edge.
.d - e: Rectangular pillowcases with double open hemstitch border and "BHO" embroidered in the upper right corner of one and in the upper left corner of the other.
.f - g: Square large pillow shams with ddouble open hemstitch border and "BHO" embroidered in the upper right corner of one and in the upper left corner of the other.
.h - i: Small rectangular pillow shams with double open hemstitch border and "FRETTE" embroidered in one corner.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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