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Mosaic of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mosaic of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mosaic of the First Family

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.001712.1
Object Type Mosaic
Gifter
Medium stone, mortar
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 43 1/8 in x W 51 in x D 3 3/8 in (109.5 cm x 129.5 cm x 8.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed mosaic that depicts the First Family in an auditorium on Election Night 2012. There is a large flowing American flag in the right side of the background, and lighting and sound equipment on the left side. The President wears a blue suit and waves at the crowd. Malia is on the right side, wearing a dress with a black bodice and blue skirt. Sasha is on the President's other side, wearing a green skirt and gray blouse with a bow. First Lady Michelle Obama is on the far left, wearing a black and red dress. There is text at the bottom: "Congratulations Jan 20, 2009 - Jan 20, 2017; 44 Akram Faraj Hermiz and Family - Michigan"
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
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