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Four Girls Wearing Headscarves
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Four Girls Wearing Headscarves
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Four Girls Wearing Headscarves

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080427
Object Type Painting
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 1/8 in x W 24 1/8 in x D 3/4 in (46 cm x 61.3 cm x 1.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting four young girls with headscarves. Three of the girls are wearing brown patterned scarves and the girl in the center of the image is wearing a blue scarf. The background of the painting is a mix of purples, blues, and browns.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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