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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Boy
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Boy

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710492.1
Object Type Print
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 30 in x W 20 1/4 in (51.4 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionUnframed print of an etching of a young boy next to a wooden bicycle. He is wearing a short-sleeve collared shirt and shorts with no shoes.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on lower edge of drawing in ink: DEDICATED TO RICHARD WRIGHT Black Boy; Inscribed below drawing in pencil: 28/200 Black Boy [artist's signature] '09 To President Obama + Family
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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