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Hina Doll Display Stand
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Hina Doll Display Stand
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Hina Doll Display Stand

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.045875.a-b
Object Type Case, Display
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, lacquer, metal, paint, adhesive, textile, plant material (cane)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Background on Base, Assembled) H 20 in x W 35 1/2 in x D 21 1/4 in (50.8 cm x 90.2 cm x 54 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo-part display for a set of Japanese Hina dolls and related accessories. The display consists of a black lacquered wood base (.a) and a background piece with hinged sides (.b). The platform of the base is made of woven cane bordered by ribbons with a repeating black and white floral pattern on the long edges. The background piece has black lacquered frames surrounding a matte textured metallic gold background with a square pattern.
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 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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