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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cream and Brown Chinese Scroll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cream and Brown Chinese Scroll

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.124992
Object Type Scroll
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, wood, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 87 1/4 in x W 29 in x D 5/8 in (221.6 cm x 73.7 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA cream scroll with handwritten black Chinese characters. The text is from Lao Zi's Deodejing Chapter 57, which discusses leading a country. The scroll is tied with brown ribbons. The scroll is stamped with three red maker's marks. The cream paper is backed with silver floral fabric that has brown paper edges.
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view