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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President John F. Kennedy Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President John F. Kennedy Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.131
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, textile, yarn, adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/8 in x W 6 3/8 in x D 5 7/8 in (18.1 cm x 16.2 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge bauble ornament decorated with a blue knitted yarn covering, with colorful sequin flowers and gold balls attached in a winding pattern. The knit work has an oval opening in which there is a picture depicting President John F. Kennedy printed on fabric. The portrait is framed entirely by the colorful sequin flowers. At the center of the piece is a fabric image of President John F. Kennedy surrounded by sequin flowers. Blue ribbon attached at the top is embroidered with Chinese characters in blue thread.
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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