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Wool Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wool Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wool Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.01272012-27-1
Object Type Art, Textile
Gifter
Artist (French, 1938 - 2022)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (wool)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 30 5/8 in x W 22 1/2 in (57.2 cm x 77.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionTextile art portrait of President Barack Obama against a teal background with the outline of the Nobel Peace Prize above him and the US Flag and Flag of the President of the United States behind him to the left of the artwork. The Nobel Prize medallion is depicted in yellow with a black silhouette of a man and " Nobel Prize WInner." Beneath this, in the lower right quadrant is gold glittery embroidered text in French about Obama receiving the prize. The artwork is felted with embroidered details.
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 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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