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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Africa Outline Quilt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Africa Outline Quilt

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.121426
Object Type Quilt, Art
Medium textile, fiber (cotton batting), paint
DimensionsOverall L 97 3/4 in x W 96 in x D 1/2 in (243.8 cm x 1.3 cm x 248.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA large white quilt with yellow and blue striped pattern on edges and an outline of Africa in blue in the center. Within the Africa outline is a painted image of the U.S. and Liberian flags crossing adjacent to white text.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText in center of quilt: First Lady Michelle L.R. Obama Daughters: Malia Ann Natasha (Sasha)
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's trip to Liberia as part of a three nation tour for the Let Girls Learn initiative.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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 Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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