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Beige and Burgundy Knit Prayer Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beige and Burgundy Knit Prayer Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beige and Burgundy Knit Prayer Shawl

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688781
Object Type Shawl
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 26 1/4 in x W 59 1/2 in (151.1 cm x 66.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionBeige hand-knit prayer shawl with burgundy and brown stripes on both ends.
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)
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