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Dinner at the White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Dinner at the White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Dinner at the White House

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.116895
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist/ Maker (American, 1954)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date February 2015
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, foam, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 1/8 in x W 16 in x D 1/4 in (51.1 cm x 40.6 cm x 0.6 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Print) L 9 in x W 9 in (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPhotograph of the Red Room at the White House prepared for a dinner party with a stylized effect so that the image appears painted.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed below image in lower right: [artist's signature] 1996 Text of sticker adhered to reverse: Photograph by Mel Curtis Copyright 1996 Title Dinner at the White House Negative/Capture Date 30 April 1996 Print Date Feb 2015 Edition/Print Number AP [artist website]
InscribedInscribed below image in lower right: [artist's signature] 1996

Text of sticker adhered to reverse: Photograph by Mel Curtis
Copyright 1996
Title Dinner at the White House
Negative/Capture Date 30 April 1996
Print Date Feb 2015
Edition/Print Number AP
[artist website]
Historical NoteThis photograph was taken in the Red Room of the White House on April 30, 1996. The room was staged for a dinner in recognition of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and 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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