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Quilted Tablecloth Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Quilted Tablecloth Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Quilted Tablecloth Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09162011-42-1.a-j
Object Type Set, Tablecloth
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Tablecloth) L 84 in x W 60 3/4 in (154.3 cm x 213.4 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b-c: Bread Bowl Flat) L 13 3/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 34.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-c: Bread Bowl Assembled) H 6 in x W 13 in x D 12 3/4 in (15.2 cm x 33 cm x 32.4 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.d-j: Napkin) L 11 in x W 11 5/8 in (29.5 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTable linen set composed of a tablecloth, two quilted bread bowls, and seven napkins. All pieces of the set are made with a yellow and white fabric printed with a maroon, green, and black design depicting African motifs. The printed designs include elephants, musical instruments, pots, and geometric shapes. The patterned fabric is only on the edge of the tablecloth, a patch in each corner, and a center patch. The rest of the tablecloth is white. The bread bowls have a handle and are tied in each corner to stand with the patterned fabric on the outside.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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 Details
National 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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