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Russian Porcelain Doll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Russian Porcelain Doll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Russian Porcelain Doll

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.705344
Object Type Doll
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), textile (lace, silk), paint, leather, plastic, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall (Doll) H 17 in x W 7 in x D 2 3/4 in (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm x 7 cm )
 Overall (Doll in Stand) H 18 1/4 in x W 6 3/8 in x D 6 3/8 in (46.4 cm x 16.2 cm x 16.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPorcelain doll wearing a light green embroidered dress with lace detailing and yellow flowers, the doll's golden yellow hair is twisted into braids and topped with a lace headpiece. The doll has a small lace purse over the shoulder.
Historical NoteReceived from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedev during an official state visit to Moscow in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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