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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Under The Same Hat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Under The Same Hat

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.720730.2
Object Type Painting
Medium wood, paint, canvas, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 3/8 in x W 12 1/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (36.5 cm x 30.8 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical Description"Under the Same Hat" by Marit Eik. Mixed media painting on wood, with orange and red colors, and the faces of a white and black person in the center facing left and wearing a black hat with white polka dots. Underneath the faces is a black and white checkerboard design.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed along the top of reverse: Norway december 2009 To Barack Hussein & Michelle Obama President & First Lady of the United States of America. Best wishes [artist's signature] Inscribed along the right edge of the reverse: nting symbolizes the hope for all the people in the world to live in peace and harmony together regardless of skin colours, religion and background. Inscribed along bottom edge of the reverse: Title:" Under the same hat" Personal gift
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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