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Linen Tablecloth with Geometric Designs
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Linen Tablecloth with Geometric Designs
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Linen Tablecloth with Geometric Designs

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021270
Object Type Tablecloth
Artist/ Maker
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (linen, cotton)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 48 in x W 48 in (121.9 cm x 121.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTan-toned square linen tablecloth with embroidered olive green lace designs throughout. The edges of of the tablecloth have scalloped lace trim. The body of the tablecloth has a zig-zagging embroidered design with diamonds, arrows, and squares. The unembroidered center of the tablecloth is framed with blocky embroidery in a thick trim.


Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly spousal luncheon hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama 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
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