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Orange Wool Shawl with Pin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Orange Wool Shawl with Pin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Orange Wool Shawl with Pin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07092013-18-1.a-b
Object Type Shawl
Gifter
Maker (Founded 2002)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (wool), metal (platinum)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Shawl) L 24 in x W 87 3/4 in (222.9 cm x 61 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b: Pin) L 1 3/4 in x W 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWoven orange wool shawl with a silver-toned clothing pin. The shawl has a repeating diamond pattern and braided fringe at both short ends. The pin has a long needle and a decal of two birds at the head. Attached with a loop to the very end of the pin is a third bird-shaped charm.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse of pin: 950
InscribedEngraved on reverse of pin: 950
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Chilean President Sebastián Piñera in June 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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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