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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
My 52nd Birthday - January 20, 2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

My 52nd Birthday - January 20, 2009

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.734872
Object Type Drawing
Date 1/20/2009
Medium paper (printer, mat board), foam, pencil (graphite), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 in x W 16 in x D 1/8 in (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing depicting the First Family as they appeared in the September 2008 issue of Essence Magazine. In the drawing, President Obama stands next to First Lady Michelle Obama, who has her arms wrapped around Sasha on her right and Malia on her left. Sasha's left arm is wrapped around President Obama. There is a white mat around the image.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature] my 52nd Birthday - January 20, 2009
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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