Carmen Style Uca Ruffatti Bag
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04272011-31-2
Object Type
Carpetbag
Brand
Uca Ruffatti
Gifter
First Lady Vanda Pignato
Gifter
President Mauricio Funes
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile (cotton), leather, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 in x W 18 1/2 in x D 6 3/4 in (30.5 cm x 47 cm x 17.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionIndigo denim carpetbag with a white tie-dye pattern throughout and brown leather detailing at the top and for the handles. The bag is sealed with a zipper and a front flap. In the front bottom right corner there is a leather tag debossed with the brand name.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the First Family's trip to Central and South America in March 2011.
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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