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2009 White House Leather Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 White House Leather Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 White House Leather Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.555
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, metal, adhesive, leather, feather, ink, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/4 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (18.4 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge bauble holiday ornament wrapped in white suede leather that has hand drawn designs. One side of the ornament has a wheel with spokes made of tools and weapons. The other side of the ornament has a drawing of a Native American man inside a circle that has hanging feathers. Hanging from the bottom of the ornament are two feathers and two brown glass beads. The leather is attached to the body of the ornament with tied string. Underneath the leather the ornament is a matte black.
Historical NoteThis Christmas ornament was part of the holiday display for the 2009 White House Visitor Center.

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. 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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