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Best Day Ever
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Best Day Ever
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Best Day Ever

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.8
Object Type Painting
Artist (American, 1970)
Date 2012
Medium paint (oil), wood
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 17 3/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 45.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionOil painting depicting the First Family dog Bo frolicking in the snow on the South Lawn with a snowy White House scene in the background. Bo is wearing a gray scarf and walking to the right.
Historical NoteThis painting was used as the image for the 2012 White House Holiday Card.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is part of materials acquired by the White House support staff during the Obama administration and maintained by the Executive Office of the President (White House Office of Records Management) 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
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