Gift Details
Recipient Information
Recipient: Dr. J.B. Penn, Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, USDA
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Gift Information
Value: $600.00
Year Received: 2003
Date Received: NA
Gift Description
Hand knotted silk pile directional decorative rug. Tree of Life pattern on pale yellow ground with seven blue birds in the branches of the tree. Arched central panel with major border with white ground and trailing floral design. Long looped beginning white silk fringes and cut end fringes. Dimensions: 26'' x 35.'' November 11, 2003; Appraised value: $600.00. Location: Retained as an official gift in Dr. Penn's office.
Justification
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government