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Wood Santa Claus Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Santa Claus Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Santa Claus Ornament

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.065572
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, paint, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 in x Diam 2 7/8 in (7.6 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionWood Christmas ornament containing a cream background and painted depictions of two Santa Clauses, two pine trees, and many blue snowflakes. The bottom portion of the ornament is painted solid green. There is a golden string attached to the top of the ornament with frayed red threads tied to the end of the golden string.
Historical NoteGiven on the occasion of the 2009 holiday season.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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 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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