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2002 Honolulu City Light Christmas Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2002 Honolulu City Light Christmas Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2002 Honolulu City Light Christmas Ornament

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.718135.7
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal, enamel, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 2 1/2 in (2.2 cm x 8.9 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description"Honolulu City Lights" 2002 "Snow Family" Hawaiian Christmas ornament. It depicts a family of four snowmen standing in front of a Christmas tree. They are dressed festively and one of them is holding a surfboard. In the background is a large building with palm trees in front of it. At the bottom of the ornament is the phrase, "Mele Kaikimaka."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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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