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Green and Orange Striped Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Green and Orange Striped Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Green and Orange Striped Shawl

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021257
Object Type Shawl
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 39 7/8 in x W 64 1/2 in (163.8 cm x 101.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionGreen and orange striped shawl. The orange stripes have blue and white stripes down their center as well as black stripes and marks throughout that create "X" and dash designs. Within the green areas are small orange dashes throughout, as well as red and yellow stripes bordered with white lines and pink and green stripes bordered with white lines. There is fringe on both short edges comprised of all the colors present in the shawl.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to the United Nations General Assembly in September 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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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