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Cross-Stitch Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cross-Stitch Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cross-Stitch Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080701
Object Type Cross-stitch
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, plaster, paint, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 32 1/2 in x W 24 1/2 in x D 1 3/8 in (82.6 cm x 62.2 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionCross-stitch depiction of President Obama's official portrait. The President is depicted from the chest up, in a black suit with a white shirt and blue tie with gray diagonal stripes. To his right are portions of the U.S. flag and flag of the President of the United States. The background is white with faint bluish sparkles. At the center bottom edge is a rainbow-colored cross-stitched inscription of several Korean characters followed by HN, enclosed by red hearts.
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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