Red, Black, and Cream Geometric Pattern Rug
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04102013-13-3
Object Type
Rug
Gifter
Prime Minister Ali Zeidan
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (wool)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 115 1/4 in x W 54 in (137.2 cm x 292.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionWoven wool rug featuring a geometric design in cream, red, black, teal, magenta, and orange with cream fringe on the short ends. The design features two diamonds in the center, zig-zag lines, and a black and red border.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to Washington DC by Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya on March 13, 2013, during which he met with President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry.
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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