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Xalitla Amate Paper Art Themed Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Xalitla Amate Paper Art Themed Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Xalitla Amate Paper Art Themed Scarf

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05032011-8-1
Object Type Scarf
Brand (Founded 1996)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (silk, polyester, rayon)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 77 in x W 20 1/2 in (52.1 cm x 195.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionWhite and black Pineda Covalin brand Xalitla amate paper art themed scarf. The scarf has repeating folk images and scenes of a town during a festival and black fringe on both ends.
Historical NotePresented as a birthday gift for First Lady Michelle Obama from the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, Arturo Sarukhán Casamitjana.
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
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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