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Brown Tunic with Geometric Details
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown Tunic with Geometric Details
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown Tunic with Geometric Details

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06042013-70-5
Object Type Tunic
Brand (Founded 1983)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 44 5/8 in x W 62 1/2 in (158.8 cm x 113.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionBrown tunic with snaps at the collar and embroidered details. The embroidery is a geometric repeating pattern of triangles and circles alternating direction in a brown thread with additional cream detailing. The embroidery is at both wrists, below the collar, and across the proper left breast pocket.
Historical NoteReceived in March 2013 on the occasion of a meeting between President Barack Obama and leaders of Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi, and Cabo Verde.
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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