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Statuette of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Statuette of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Statuette of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06122012-84-1
Object Type Figurine
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 11/3/2008
Medium wood, paint, adhesive, plastic, metal, textile, pencil (graphite)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 4 1/8 in (27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 10.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWood carved statuette of the President and First Lady standing side by side holding hands. The President is wearing a tuxedo with a white bow-tie, and the First Lady is wearing a gold dress with a yellow boutonnière. They are both wearing rings and the First Lady's fingernails are painted red.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on base: The President and Mrs. Barack H Obama II Inscribed on bottom: R.L.G. 11/03/08
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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. The 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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