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Quilts for Obama: An Exhibit Celebrating the Inauguration of our 44th President
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Quilts for Obama: An Exhibit Celebrating the Inauguration of our 44th President
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Quilts for Obama: An Exhibit Celebrating the Inauguration of our 44th President

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693055.1-2; DO.699958
Object Type Poster
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 38 in x W 26 1/2 in (67.3 cm x 96.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionThree posters featuring images of numerous quilts. Many of the quilts have political themes, including images of President Barack Obama. The images are laid over a light blue background, in the center of which is the title information for the exhibit on a white banner. The blue background is surrounded by a thick yellow border, on which is the names of numerous contributors. The yellow border is additionally surrounded by a thin red, white, and blue patriotic trim.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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)
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