Ceramic and Metal Faerie House
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06122012-28-1.2
Object Type
Ornament, Garden
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
ceramic, paint, metal (copper, steel)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 7/8 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 10 3/4 in (9.8 cm x 15.9 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pentagonal "faerie house" with rectangular sides. The main structure of the house is blue with multi-colored windows and floral design. The house has a roof of green metal with floral and heart motifs. The base of the house is of green metal in a leafy design. There is a thin looped copper wire coming out of the roof, and a thick looped copper wire coming out of the base that can be used to hang the ornament.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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