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The White House LEGO Architecture Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The White House LEGO Architecture Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The White House LEGO Architecture Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.119455
Object Type Kit, Model
Gifter
Date 2011
Medium plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Assembled, according to manufacturer) H 3 7/8 in x W 8 7/8 in x D 5 5/8 in (9.9 cm x 22.5 cm x 14.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionThe White House LEGO Architecture series set. The assembled set depicts the white house composed of white and black lego blocks situated on top of a green plastic lawn with several trees and bushes out front. It stands on a black plastic base. The pieces are stored in clear plastic bags.

Historical NoteAt the 2016 White House Water Summit, representatives from Danish water technology companies used LEGO models to demonstrate their solutions. Katrine Rafn, the head of the Division of Water Resources for the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, presented this LEGO set to mark the occasion.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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