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Bust of First Lady Michelle Obama
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130137.1
Object Type
Bust
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plastic, wood, plant material (fruit peel), felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 in x Diam 12 in (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA sculpture of First Lady Michelle Obama made of plastic and real fruit. The bust has a wooden base with various plastic fruits and leaves decorating the base. The face of the sculpture is coated in an orange sand material, giving it a coarse texture. The bust is covered in real fruit shavings of various colors for the clothing and the hair is made of plastic purple grapes.
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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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