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Blood
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blood
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blood

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.122882
Object Type Record, 33 1/3 RPM
Artist/ Maker (British)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium plastic (vinyl), paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsDisc Diam 11 7/8 in (30.2 cm )
 Storage W 12 3/8 in x L 12 1/4 in (31.4 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionVinyl record in a pink sleeve with cover depicting the artist posing in a purple outfit in front of a white marble circle with birds of paradise flowers surrounding it and her name at the bottom in white. Inner sleeve is pink with a picture of bird of paradise flowers and marbled backing behind the lyrics on one side and credits on the other. Label of the record is pink with white marble print.
Historical NoteThe artist Lianne La Havas gifted this signed record to President Barack Obama after being included on one of his public playlists.
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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