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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown Sugar Babies
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown Sugar Babies

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.707224.2
Object Type Print
Date 1981
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 28 in x W 22 in (55.9 cm x 71.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPoster print of a painting depicting three abstract human figures in brown tones. The poster title is printed below the artwork.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted in lower right of art: [artist's signature] [copyright symbol] 81 Printed below art: Brown Sugar Babies [copyright symbol] 1981 Aschak Winston Bacchus from the Collection of Dr. Ralph R. Boericke New Patriotism-Celebration of Life
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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
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