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Cross-Stitch Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cross-Stitch Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cross-Stitch Portrait of the First Family

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.118964
Object Type Cross-stitch
Gifter
Artist (American)
Medium textile, dye, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 9 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 29.8 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA cross-stitched portrait depicting the First Family with Bo and Sunny in a wooden frame. The First Family is depicted wearing colorful clothing and are pictured against an off-white background. A message from the gifter is on the reverse, thanking the Obama family for their eight years of service to the United States.
Historical NoteThere is a message on the back of the frame written in pencil and traced over with a fine-point marker: "Dear Obama family, Please accept this gift as a token of my appreciation for your eight years of service to the United States. Your class, humility, dedication, and sense of humor provide such a breath of fresh air in this otherwise tumultuous political climate. Having you as the first family makes me proud to be an American. With love, Holli Johannes, a teacher in Oregon. P.S. the portrait was handstitched by yours truly and the frame and mat were also crafted by American artisans."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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