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The Phoenix Wearing the Peony
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Phoenix Wearing the Peony
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Phoenix Wearing the Peony

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.092693
Object Type Embroidery
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 22 in x W 41 in (104.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionEmbroidered art using ribbon and thread depicting a colorful bird flying over a field of flowers and leaves. In the top left corner of the work there is a poem embroidered with black thread in Chinese characters that is about the importance of peonies and the symbolism of the phoenix.
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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