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B.B. King
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
B.B. King
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

B.B. King

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.105559
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date October 1999
Medium ink, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 17 7/8 in x W 15 in (38.1 cm x 45.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPrint on unstretched canvas of an illustration depicting musician B.B. King sitting on a piano bench and holding a guitar. King is depicted facing away from the piano with one arm over the guitar and the other bent with his hand resting at his waist. In the background, sheet music and a hat can be seen on the piano with the guitar case on the floor.
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 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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