Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2005 Chicago White Sox Signed Collage
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.121912
Object Type
Print, Photographic
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
January 2016
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 32 3/8 in x W 36 1/4 in x D 2 7/8 in (82.2 cm x 92.1 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionFramed photographs depicting President Barack Obama and the Chicago White Sox. The large framed center photograph depicts the White Sox team celebrating winning the 2005 World Series and is signed by various players in silver and black ink. Photographs in the bottom corners depict President Obama as a young man. On the right and left sides and top edge are several photographs of President Obama, including him throwing the first pitch at the MLB All-Star White Sox game and with the First Family. At the bottom center are two plaques, on either side of which are cards with the Seal of the President of the United States and the flags of the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and Cuba.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque below center photograph: Chicago White Sox
2005 World Series Champions
Text of plaque at bottom center: Presented to
the 44th President of the United States of America
Barack Hussein Obama
From Mark A. Lowe-Chin on behalf of
the people of Canada, Cuba, and Jamaica
In appreciation for normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba
January 2016
Inscribed on photograph: [various signatures]
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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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