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African Burial Ground National Monument Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
African Burial Ground National Monument Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

African Burial Ground National Monument Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.100
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, textile, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 5 7/8 in x H 6 5/8 in (16.8 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionChristmas holiday ornaments for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree. The large ball is decorated in papier-mâché images of iconic places in New York City, including the Statue of Liberty, and images commemorating the African Burial Ground National Monument. The ornament is also heavily decorated in glitter. There is a blue ribbon attached to the cap at top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten in blue marker above an image of a monument: AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND Stitched into ribbon: 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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