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Hermés Beach Towel
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06292011-27-3
Object Type
Towel, Beach
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Gifter
President Nicolas Sarkozy
Brand
Hermès
(Founded 1837)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile (cotton)
DimensionsOther H 58 1/4 in x W 35 7/8 in x D (148 cm x 91.1 cm x 0 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionHermés terrycloth beach towel with vibrant printed scene. The border is orange and the central image depicts a beach scene of three umbrellas and towels in the sand in front of a body of water with boats in it. Reverse is light orange.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted in lower right of obverse: HERMÉS-PARIS
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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