Black Evil Eye Scarf
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06242011-11-13.1
Object Type
Scarf
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile (silk), metal, glass
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 44 1/2 in x W 40 3/4 in (103.5 cm x 113 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack silk scarf with a pattern in two shades of blue and white depicting the Evil Eye in various shapes. At all four corners there are glass and metal charms, also depicting the Evil Eye. Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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)
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Not on view
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