Lydia Darragh Doll
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.703924.36
Object Type
Doll
Manufacturer
Little Souls
(Founded 1986)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
fiber (cotton), plastic, textile (burlap, synthetic), rubber, leather, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 in x W 9 in x D 8 in (50.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical Description"Little Souls" doll, hand-crafted locally in Pennsylvania, wearing a lace headband, a beige dress with a knit apron, a dark red cape holding a small burlap flour bag, wearing Velcro black shoes with brown corduroy bows. Her hands are inside a faux fur muff.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 8, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to 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 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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