Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mailbox Drawing
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05232011-90-1.4
Object Type
Drawing
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paper, crayon, paint, ink, pencil (graphite)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 19 in x W 24 3/4 in (62.9 cm x 48.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionHand-colored and drawn artwork depicting a smiling mailbox in the bottom left corner with a stream of mail flowing out from the top and encircling the Earth. At the top of the drawing there are three doves each holding an olive branch. The drawing is over a blue gradient.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of reverse: [name of artist] [grade of artist] [school of artist]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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