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Black Thawb with Gold Trim
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Thawb with Gold Trim
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Thawb with Gold Trim

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081616
Object Type Thawb
Brand
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 42 3/8 in x W 58 in (147.3 cm x 107.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack traditional Arabic thawb, a tunic-like garment. Along the curve of the collar and following the buttons there is gold thread embroidery creating a star pattern. The thawb is squared and there is additional gold embroidery along the edges and gold tassels at the bottom corners. At the top end of each sleeve there is additional gold embroidered detailing with a rounded cap containing a geometric pattern.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit by Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa to the White House in April 2014.
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 66540607)
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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