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Colorful Silk Scarf
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.108343
Object Type
Scarf
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 33 3/4 in x W 33 1/2 in (85.1 cm x 85.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSilk scarf with colorful checkered background and black line drawings depicting the shapes of at least four people and many small drawings of objects such as utensils, people, animals, spears, cell phones, and instruments. The drawings are filled in with contrasting colors where they intersect with the checkered background. The border is black with colorful alternating line and dotted patterns.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Ethiopia in July 2015.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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