Embroidered Black Purse
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08012011-42-1
Object Type
Purse
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2011
Medium
textile, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 36 1/2 in x W 7 in (17.8 cm x 92.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBlack purse with a long black strap and embroidered scene. The colorful embroidered and beaded scene depicts an alligator with a flamingo standing on its head with a fish below the alligator's tail. They are depicted in a river with flowers on the bank, below a sun. Embroidered on the strap is "from Golang Team 2011" There is a zippered pocket on the obverse.
Historical NoteReceived when the First Family visited the Zandspruit Township Daycare Center on their trip to South Africa in 2011.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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
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