President Barack Obama Teddy Bear
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.01282011-34-1
Object Type
Bear, Teddy
Gifter
Joanne Oh
Artist
Joanne Oh
(Korean)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (felt, cotton, synthetic), fur (mohair), plastic, dye, elastic
DimensionsOverall (standing) H 16 1/4 in x W 8 in x D 5 in (41.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPlush President Barack Obama teddy bear wearing a black suit with a white collared shirt, red tie, and black shoes. Modeled in the classic teddy bear style.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit held in Seoul, South Korea from November 11 - November 12, 2010. The gifter owns a teddy bear museum on Jeju Island in South Korea.
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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