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Sorting Hat Drawing
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sorting Hat Drawing
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sorting Hat Drawing

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.701280.5
Object Type Drawing
Artist (British, 1965)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Date 2009
Medium plaster, paper, metal, glass, adhesive, crayon, ink, pastel (oil)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 1/4 in x W 10 7/8 in x D 8 1/2 in (31.1 cm x 27.6 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionDrawing of the Sorting Hat from the Harry Potter series, illustrated and inscribed as a gift to Malia Obama. Illustration depicts the sorting hat with mouth open as if speaking the message handwritten in a speech bubble. Speech bubble text is written on white paper taped to red construction paper.
Historical NoteGift was given by J.K. Rowling to Malia during Sasha's birthday visit to the Harry Potter movie set, after being invited by Daniel Radcliffe in 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia 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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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