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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Eloise's Guide to Life: and How to Eat, Dress, Travel, Behave and Stay Six Forever
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Eloise's Guide to Life: and How to Eat, Dress, Travel, Behave and Stay Six Forever

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692685.3
Object Type Book
Author (American, 1909 - 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2000
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/4 in x W 5 in x D 3/8 in (18.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book with a white cover featuring a cartoon drawing of a blonde girl. The girl is holding up a book with her face peeking out to the side. A small dog is resting in the crook of the girl's arm.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: I hope you have as much fun in the White House as Eloise did in the Plaza Hotel in New York!
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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