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Quilt of Honor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Quilt of Honor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Quilt of Honor

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.101.a-b
Object Type Quilt, Art
Maker (American)
Intended Recipient
Date 2012
Medium textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Quilt) L 55 1/2 in x W 55 1/8 in (140 cm x 141 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b: Pillowcase) L 20 1/2 in x W 29 1/2 in (74.9 cm x 52.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPatriotic red, white, and blue quilt made of solid color fabric cut and sewn together (.a). Embroidered design of stars, eagle heads, and swirls throughout. Each of the four corners are white fabric with embroidered stars. At center top of quilt the word "Freedom" is embroidered in white thread. Reverse is a dappled red fabric. Trim binding fabric on edges is a navy fabric with white dots.

Accompanied by pillowcase composed of three fabrics (.b). Primary fabric is a dark navy blue with patriotic text and symbols printed over in red, white, and a lighter blue. Trim fabric is a red, white, and blue paisley with stars. Edge fabric at opening is cream and red wavy stripes with stars.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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