Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sous le Cèdre du Liban
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.7.15
Object Type
Scarf
Brand
Hermès
(Founded 1837)
Medium
textile (cashmere, silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 52 1/2 in x W 53 3/4 in (136.5 cm x 133.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA burgundy trimmed scarf with a colorful design in a circle which depicts large Lebanese cedar tree at center, a man on horseback and flowers in the foreground, and a herd of sheep in the background. Surrounding the image in each corner is a mock mosaic pattern depicting ducks and flowers.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the Obama Administration. It was received through the U.S. General Services Administration and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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