Bolt of Fabric with Wax Print Pattern
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06272012-6-4.2
Object Type
Bolt, Cloth
Brand
Vlisco
(Founded 1846)
Gifter
President Thomas Boni Yayi
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 216 in x W 47 in (119.4 cm x 548.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA bolt of fabric with a wax print pattern that has a bright green and navy blue circular base layer with an abstract optic illusion design in bright green, navy blue, and white throughout.Historical NoteGiven to mark the participation of Beninese President Thomas Boni Yayi in the 2012 G8 Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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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