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Barack Obama Rolling Stone Magazine Commemorative Edition Cover
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Barack Obama Rolling Stone Magazine Commemorative Edition Cover
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Barack Obama Rolling Stone Magazine Commemorative Edition Cover

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.728097.1
Object Type Print, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium canvas, ink, metal, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 1/4 in x W 16 in x D 1 1/2 in (51.4 cm x 40.6 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCanvas print of the artist's rendition of the Barack Obama Rolling Stone Magazine Commemorative Edition Cover. The artwork depicts a portrait of President Obama wearing a blue suit with a white shirt and red with white polka dot tie, looking to the right of ther viewer. The background is blue with wispy white areas. There is a white border with black text at the top and bottom. The text "A New Hope" is written on the President's right shoulder.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed along top edge of obverse: RS 1048 March 20, 2008 Inscribed along bottom edge of obverse: Rolling Stone Commemorative Edition Inscribed in lower right obverse: [artist's signature]
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
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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