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Brown and Burnt Orange Afghan Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown and Burnt Orange Afghan Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown and Burnt Orange Afghan Rug

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01042012-7-1
Object Type Rug
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2011
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 162 1/2 in x W 112 in (284.5 cm x 412.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBrown, beige, burnt orange, green, and black Afghan rug with beige fringe running the length of both short ends. The rug has a multi-layered border that contains many intricate designs throughout with the center section of the border, as well as the outside edge of both short ends, containing diamond patterns and stepped designs. The field is filled with rows of intricate geometric designs within rectangles and elongated hexagons. There is a beige trim that runs along the outside edge of both short ends.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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
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