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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Red, Blue, Mustard Yellow, Green, and Cream Rug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Red, Blue, Mustard Yellow, Green, and Cream Rug

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.118635.1
Object Type Rug
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 85 1/4 in x W 59 1/4 in (150.5 cm x 216.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionRed, blue, mustard yellow, green, and cream Azerbaijani rug with very short cream fringe along the short ends. The center field features a pattern of tiled red squares with inner geometric designs in a blue grid on a mustard yellow background, The borders around the field and perimeter of the rug feature a pattern of colorful eight-pointed stars. Between these borders is a wider band with a cream background and pattern of larger pointed geometric shapes and groups of four abstract geometric shapes, all in various colors.
Inscriptions and MarkingsWoven into a corner: AZARBYCAN Woven into a corner: SIRVAN
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in Washington, DC.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
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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