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Traditional Indian Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Traditional Indian Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Traditional Indian Coat

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096396
Object Type Coat
Gifter
Date ca. 2014
Medium textile, glass, stone, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 41 in x W 52 1/4 in (132.7 cm x 104.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTraditional Indian knee-length blue, maroon, and gold coat with intricate embroidery and metal, gemstone, and glass beading. The body of the coat is blue with bands in the skirt to divide different embroidered floral designs. There are maroon velvet panels at the shoulders, cuffs, and bottom hem. There is gold piping at all hems and one small closure at the center of the chest. The lining is striped blue, maroon, and cream.
Historical NoteReceived during a visit from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, to the White House on September 29, 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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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