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Plush Elephant Wearing Overalls
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Plush Elephant Wearing Overalls
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Plush Elephant Wearing Overalls

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01022013-23-1
Object Type Animal, Stuffed
Brand
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile, fiber, plastic, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 5/8 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 10 1/2 in (27 cm x 29.8 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPlush elephant doll with a soft gray body and two black plastic eyes. The lower portion of the body of the body is made of navy blue fabric to make the toy look as if it is wearing overalls. The arms and legs of the stuffed animal are made of red and white striped fabric with the hands and feet capped with navy blue and red fabric. The back of the elephant's ears are red and there is an elastic tail at the rear.
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 and Sasha 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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