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Switchcrafted: The Story of the Switch Witches of Halloween
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Switchcrafted: The Story of the Switch Witches of Halloween
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Switchcrafted: The Story of the Switch Witches of Halloween

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.096774.a-c
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2014
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), ink, textile, plastic, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Book) H 3/8 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 10 1/2 in (1 cm x 26 cm x 26.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Box Containing Doll, Closed) H 11 in x W 10 7/8 in x D 10 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 27.6 cm x 26.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: Bag) H 9 1/2 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (24.1 cm x 21 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBox set consisting of a hardcover illustrated children's book (.a), a Switch Witch doll attached to the box (.b), and a black tote bag (.c). The book has a blue cover with an illustration of a woman in a black witches' outfit with an orange cat and a frog wearing ahat in a cauldron. The doll is plastic with orange hair wearing a black felt hat and a black dress and black and white striped limbs. It is attached to the inside of the box. The tote bag has an orange screen printed Switch Witch logo of a piece of candy containing "SW."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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