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Christmas "1965" Nevada Children's Home
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Christmas "1965" Nevada Children's Home
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Christmas "1965" Nevada Children's Home

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06012011-8-1
Object Type Painting
Artist
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date October 29, 2010
Medium paint (oil, acrylic), adhesive (gesso), wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 25 7/8 in x W 29 1/8 in x D 1/8 in (65.7 cm x 74 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting a person in a red coat with white fleece lining on the sleeves, hood, and button. The hood is covering the person's head and they are holding a slinky in front of them with one end in either hand. To the left of the painting's subject there is a Christmas tree with green, orange, yellow, and blue ornaments. In the background a woman can be seen over the shoulder of the painting's subject.
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
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