Blue and White Acropolis Museum Scarf
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130030.2
Object Type
Scarf
Gifter
Acropolis Museum
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 33 1/2 in x W 33 1/2 in (85.1 cm x 85.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilk fashion scarf in cream and blue with edge trim containing classical patterns, an image of a statue of a winged man in each corner, and a circular design in the center containing images of artifacts from the Acropolis.Historical NoteReceived from Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis, the President of the Acropolis Museum, who gave President Barack Obama a personal tour of the museum during the President's visit to Athens, Greece in November 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama 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
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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