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Black Evil Eye Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Evil Eye Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Evil Eye Scarf

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06242011-11-13.1
Object Type Scarf
Intended Recipient (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
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