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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cape Verdean Stole
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cape Verdean Stole

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763324.1
Object Type Scarf
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 68 in x W 5 1/2 in (14 cm x 172.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionRed and black Cape Verdean stole with white vertical and horizontal stripes throughout and black fringe on the ends. There are bands of patterned white throughout.
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)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view