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White House Kitchen Garden Model
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White House Kitchen Garden Model
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White House Kitchen Garden Model

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.249.a-f
Object Type Model, Architect's
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), wood, adhesive, ink, pencil (graphite)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Board) H 11 in x W 27 1/2 in x D 22 in (27.9 cm x 69.9 cm x 55.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-e: Overlays) H 1/8 in x W 18 1/2 in x D 15 3/8 in (0.3 cm x 47 cm x 39.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge architectural scale model of the White House Kitchen Garden. It contains a large honeycombed board with white top showing the drawings of the garden features and 3 dimensional paper trees sticking out of the surface (.a). In the bottom right is a map key with information on scale and direction. There are paper overlays for the model with thin wooden geometric shapes showing the different sections of the garden and possible layouts (.b-e). There are several wooden shapes that are either extras or parts that have fallen off the overlays (.f).
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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