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Love America Scarf
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693358
Object Type
Scarf
Designer
Richard Rapaport
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 35 3/4 in x W 34 1/4 in (87 cm x 90.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionMulti-color silk scarf with print of patriotic and Valentine's Day-themed artwork There are hearts, American flags, and illustrations of landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, the White House, and the Liberty Bell printed around the colorful painted words "LOVE" and "AMERICA". Enclosed in a black border. 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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