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Red, Blue, Black, and Yellow Rug with Bird and Geometric Motifs
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Red, Blue, Black, and Yellow Rug with Bird and Geometric Motifs
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Red, Blue, Black, and Yellow Rug with Bird and Geometric Motifs

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04112012-3-1.1
Object Type Rug
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (wool)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 56 3/4 in x W 38 5/8 in (98.1 cm x 144.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionRed, blue, cream, black, and yellow rug with fringe along the short ends. The center field is cream with two large red, blue, and cream geometric shapes in the middle, six large bird motifs, and many small geometric designs and animals scattered around them. The rug has a wide red border and smaller blue borders on the interior and exterior, all with geometric patterns.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an ambassador credentialing ceremony in the Oval Office on January 18, 2012.
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
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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