Placemats with Kente Cloth Pattern
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.11192011-17-1.a-l
Object Type
Placemat
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 16 1/8 in x D 11 1/2 in (1 cm x 41 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSet of twelve white cloth placemats inset rectangular woven kente cloth patterns of yellow, blue, green, and black. There are two sets of six with identical patterns at the center. There are gold plastic medallions with a tube running through the center on opposite corners. The white fabric has a subtle pattern of boxes. The reverse is a layer of thin white fabric over a layer of red, appearing light pink.
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 DetailsNational 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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