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Date:
1788
Object Number:
1903.12
Medium:
Silk, paint
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Shopping bag
Object Number:
2017.26.1
Date:
ca. 2008
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall (folded flat): 3/8 × 13 1/2 × 12 in. (1 × 34.3 × 30.5 cm)
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Description:
Navy blue glossy bag with two (2) navy blue woven fabric rope handles. Both sides of the bag are printed in gold metallic with the seal of the United States of America (eagle surrounded by wreath).
Gallery Label:
This paper bag was part of the 2008 Inaugural Luncheon celebrating the election of Barack Obama to the presidency.
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Credit Line:
Gift of Linda S. Ferber
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Place Made:
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
