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Korean Teddy Bear
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Korean Teddy Bear
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Korean Teddy Bear

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701258.4
Object Type Bear, Teddy
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (velvet, silk), plastic, rubber, leather
DimensionsOverall H 2 5/8 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 1 3/8 in (6.7 cm x 8.9 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionMiniature teddy bear with cream-colored fur wearing a traditional Korean hanbok consisting of a pink skirt and colorful floral patterned top. There is a pink ribbon bow with a clear plastic gemstone tied around the head, a cream ribbon around neck, two pink plastic gemstones in the ears.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the United States by President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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