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D'Agostino Hand Dyed Silk Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
D'Agostino Hand Dyed Silk Scarf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

D'Agostino Hand Dyed Silk Scarf

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07252011-6-2
Object Type Scarf
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 20 3/8 in x W 88 in (223.5 cm x 51.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionD'Agostino brand hand dyed silk scarf with a brown base color and a navy blue shibori-style dye in a woven strand abstract pattern towards one end. The other end of the scarf is primarily solid brown.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and 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)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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