Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painting of Christmas Time at the White House
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686455
Object Type
Painting
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
canvas, paint, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 in x W 14 in x D 1 3/8 in (27.9 cm x 35.6 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionUnframed painting depicting the White House decorated for the holidays with Christmas trees stationed on either side of the entrance. There is snow on the grounds of the White House and a snowman in the foreground on the left wearing a black White Sox cap.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: Steve Berk 08
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 DetailsNational 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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