Skip to main content
Russian Christmas Ornament Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Russian Christmas Ornament Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Russian Christmas Ornament Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02082011-70-1.2.a-e
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Gifter
Medium wood, paint, textile, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (a) H 5 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 2 1/4 in (13 cm x 7.9 cm x 5.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (b) H 4 1/4 in x W 1 7/8 in x D 1 3/4 in (10.8 cm x 4.8 cm x 4.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (c-e) H 2 5/8 in x Diam 1 3/4 in (6.7 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of five Christmas tree ornaments. One ornament is a carved and painted wood Santa Claus holding a sack over his left shoulder and a staff in his right hand. One ornament is a ceramic and cloth figure with a fan shaped headdress. She is playing a stringed instrument similar to a guitar. Three of the ornaments are eggshaped glass ornaments with angels painted on them. The angels have blue robes, strawberry blond hair and are holding doves.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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.
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
    Not on view
    Related Links