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The Nutmeg Princess
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Nutmeg Princess
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Nutmeg Princess

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704943.2
Object Type Book
Author (Grenadian-Canadian)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1/8 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 10 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 21 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book by Richardo Keens-Douglas. The cover depicts a rural village scene with a hut and trees in the background. In the foreground are two children, a boy and a girl. Behind them is a blue horse with three heads.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: To Princess Malia & Princess Sasha as the Nutmeg Princess says Always believe in your self God Bless you [signature] 15/4/09 Grandma's fairytale
InscribedInscribed on title page: To Princess Malia & Princess Sasha
as the Nutmeg Princess says
Always believe in your self
God Bless you
[signature]
15/4/09

Grandma's fairytale
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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