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Black Robe with White and Red Accents
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Robe with White and Red Accents
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Robe with White and Red Accents

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099481
Object Type Robe
Gifter
Brand
Date 2014
Medium textile, glass
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 59 3/4 in x W 53 3/4 in (136.5 cm x 151.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack robe with a red interior. There is decorative red and white piping on both the front and back. Along the bottom edge is a white and silver embroidered geometric pattern. Around the neck and upper chest is intricate glass bead work that is silver, green, and copper-colored. Below the beadwork is a large rectangular area of white embroidery with copper-colored and green horizontal stripes made of beads.
Historical NoteReceived during a visit from Saudi Arabian Prince Mitib bin Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud to the White House on November 19, 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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 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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