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Cream Knit Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cream Knit Shawl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cream Knit Shawl

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689963
Object Type Shawl
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 84 in x W 30 1/2 in (77.5 cm x 213.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCream-colored hand-knit shawl with one small black stripe and fringe on the short ends. Throughout the garment are raised round, knit decorations.
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view