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First Family Portrait Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
First Family Portrait Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

First Family Portrait Rug

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04112013-12-1
Object Type Rug
Manufacturer
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2013
Medium textile (wool)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 89 5/8 in x W 68 3/4 in (174.6 cm x 227.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionWool rug with a portrait of the First Family in the center of the rug with the Seal of the President of the United States behind them. Below the seal is script text "Barack" and block letters "OBAMA" that contain an image of the First Family waving at a crowd on the left and the White House on the right. Below is script text: "Azeri Americans for Obama." The background is light blue and the border is navy, brown, cream, red, and light blue floral, vegetative, and decorative designs. There is cream fringe on the short ends of the rug.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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