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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Obama's Family Chili
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President Obama's Family Chili

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.124277
Object Type Drawing
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsFrame dimensions H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/4 in x D 1 in (28.6 cm x 36.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA framed drawing of the Obama family's chili recipe. The illustration displays the chili recipe on the right side and drawings of the ingredients on the left, which include a B&M Red Kidney can, yellow onion, green pepper, two tomatoes, garlic, and three chili peppers.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right corner: [artist's signature]
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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