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Santa and Mrs. Claus Ornaments
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Santa and Mrs. Claus Ornaments
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Santa and Mrs. Claus Ornaments

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.074315.1.a-b
Object Type Ornament, Christmas Tree
Gifter
Medium glass, paint, adhesive, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a, Santa Claus) H 3 1/2 in x W 2 in x D 1 5/8 in (8.9 cm x 5.1 cm x 4.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b, Mrs. Claus) H 3 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 1 5/8 in (8.9 cm x 4.4 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of two holiday ornament figures. One is wearing a red jacket and hat and appears to be Santa Claus (.a) and the other is wearing a blue jacket and hat and appears to be Mrs. Claus (.b). Both ornaments have silver glitter detailing their jackets and hats with Santa Claus having green glitter on the tree he is holding and golden glitter on his staff. Both figures have reflective jackets and hats with matte faces and hair.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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