Minnesota Quilt
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.10072011-3-1
Object Type
Quilt, Art
Maker
Jeanne Schanink
Gifter
Jeanne Schanink
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
September 2011
Medium
textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 65 in x W 52 1/4 in (132.7 cm x 165.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionMinnesota-themed quilt made of primarily blue, green, and brown fabric. Center pattern of diamonds and star patches contains dyed lakeside scenes with water, trees, and aquatic birds. Trim for the quilt is printed with the names of Minnesota lakes in various fonts and colors over a blue background. Reverse of quilt is a dappled blue fabric and has an embroidered message.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 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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