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Blue and Cream Scarf
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689675.4
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 (acrylic), metal, enamel, resin
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 59 in x W 6 in (15.2 cm x 149.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA hand-knit blue and cream scarf in support of the 2008 Special Olympics. The scarf vertical blue and cream stripes and fringe on either end.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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