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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
Artist (French, 1938 - 2022)
Gifter
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 depicting a portrait of President Barack Obama in front of an American Flag and the Flag of the President of the United States to the left of the object with a blue background on the right. In the top center of the work there is a yellow circle with black edging depicting a minimalist version of the Nobel Peace Prize. Beneath the prize is an embroidered message in glittery gold thread about President Obama's receival of the prize. The body of the object 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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