Ashes and Snow: Selected Works: 1992-1995
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.756184.7
Object Type
Book
Photographer
Gregory Colbert
(Canadian, 1960)
Gifter
Laurence Fishburne
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
paper, ink, fiber, ceramic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/4 in x W 22 in x D 15 1/4 in (4.4 cm x 55.9 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionHandbound book of sepia-toned nature photographs. The book is bound in reddish brown textured wax paper. There is a brown cord with three reddish ceramic beads around the end that wraps around the volume to close it. 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
Related Links