Hand-Knit Bo Obama Bag
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710893.4
Object Type
Bag, Carrying
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (cotton, polyester), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 3/4 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 11 in (32.4 cm x 14.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionHand-knit bag made in replica of Bo Obama with black and white yarn, buttons for the eyes and handle clasp, a SunnyD bottle to give the body shape, dark brown yarn for the collar and handle, pink yarn for his tongue, a silver metal dog tag with the word "Bo" in black font, and attached to its right ear is a blue ribbon for "First Premium" in the Mills County Fair of Iowa.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 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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