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Silk Caftan
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silk Caftan
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silk Caftan

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.072244.2
Object Type Tunic
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 59 3/8 in x W 61 1/2 in (156.2 cm x 150.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue long sleeve caftan with gold embroidered details around the collar, down the front, on the bottom hem and side slits, and at the wrists. Gold cord buttons go down the length of the front and at the side slits. Three teardrop shapes frame the center on either side at the torso.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by King Mohammed VI of Morocco on November 22, 2013..
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle, Malia, and Sasha 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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