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

Cross-Stitch Portrait of President Lincoln

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.004470
Object Type Cross-Stitch
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2010
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 7/8 in x W 17 1/8 in x D 1 in (53 cm x 43.5 cm x 2.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionFramed cross-stitch portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln wears a brown suit with a brown bow tie and gazes in the distance to the right of the viewer. The background is cream. The cross-stitch is mounted in a brown wood frame under two textured tan mats.
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
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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