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Handcrafted Tunisian Tapestry
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Handcrafted Tunisian Tapestry
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Handcrafted Tunisian Tapestry

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12142011-6-2
Object Type Tapestry
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium wool
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 73 in x W 36 1/8 in (91.8 cm x 185.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed Tunisian tapestry with white geometric designs around the long edges and black geometric designs around the short edges along with tassels. There are three stripes that cross the tapestry and each consist of three black stripes and two red stripes that each have white geometric designs inside them. On both sides of the center stripe are lines of white designs.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Tunisian Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi on October 7, 2011.
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 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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