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Court Junior High Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Court Junior High Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Court Junior High Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.43
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, ink, adhesive, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 5/8 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (16.8 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionChristmas holiday ornament for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree. The large red ball is decorated with papier-mâché images of Court Junior High in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Gold star stickers are applied around the exterior, and text is written in metallic silver ink on both sides. Attached to the gold metal finial at top is a blue ribbon and a short length of green wire.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on ornament: 1940 Court Jr. High Las Cruces, N.M. Stitched into ribbon in yellow and pink thread: REFLECT
Historical NoteThis Christmas ornament was part of the holiday display for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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