Blue Stuffed Elephant
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01022013-23-2
Object Type
Animal, Stuffed
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Medium
textile, fiber, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/2 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 10 1/4 in (21.6 cm x 21.6 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue plush canvas elephant with a blue ribbon around the neck and two black plastic eyes. The tip of the trunk, stomach, mouth, and inner ears of the stuffed animal are a lighter blue fabric than the body.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2012 trip to Thailand.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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