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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
U.S. Capitol Building Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

U.S. Capitol Building Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.155
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, metal, adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall Diam 5 in x H 5 5/8 in (14.3 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionChristmas holiday ornament for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree. The large silver ball is decorated in a papier-mâché image of the US Capitol building and a group of people marching on the national mall behind the sign Youth March for Independence and the NFB National Federation of the Blind.
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 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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