Button and Bead Mosaic
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.727330
Object Type
Mosaic
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plastic, metal, glass, foam, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 27 3/8 in x W 23 3/8 in x D 1 5/8 in (69.5 cm x 59.4 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionButton and bead mosaic with the center image of an anchor against blue background enclosed in a circle. Surrounding the anchor are buttons and beads of various color and size. The word HOPE is under the anchor in blue glass.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature]
Inscribed on reverse: hope is our anchor on the stormy seas of life. [artist's signature]
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 DetailsNational 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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