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

Architectural Model of the White House Kitchen Garden

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.251.a-k
Object Type Model, Architect's
Medium paper, foam, ink, wood, adhesive, plastic, paint, sponge
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Board) H 3 1/2 in x W 35 1/4 in x D 30 1/8 in (8.9 cm x 89.5 cm x 76.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-h: Tables and Benches, Largest Piece) H 1 in x W 7/8 in x D 1 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 4.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.i: Trellis) H 3 1/2 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (8.9 cm x 6 cm x 2.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.j: Tree) H 4 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 1 in (10.2 cm x 7 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionArchitectural model of the proposed White House Kitchen Garden including colored paper garden features and flower beds made from painted sponges atop a foam board (.a). Included are small wooden and plastic tables and benches for the model (.b-h), a small wooden trellis model (.i), a paper and wood model tree (.j), and a small bag of 14 plastic turquoise human figures (.k).
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque in lower right corner of obverse: E PLURIBUS UNUM SITE PLAN [measurement key] DC Garden Project National park Service & UVs School of Architecture
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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