Blue Caftan with Green, Pink, and Tan Accents
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099446
Object Type
Caftan
Date
2014
Medium
textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 63 in x W 67 1/4 in (170.8 cm x 160 cm )
Physical DescriptionFloor-length blue caftan with green, pink, and tan rectangular blocks on the lower half. The edges of the arms and neck are decorated with yellow and red thread. Below the neck and at the waist are embroidered decorations of stars, semi-circles, and plant-like designs. Below the neck line is an embroidered decoration shaped like a triangle with a rounded top.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
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