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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Drawing of the Earth and a Scale
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Drawing of the Earth and a Scale

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05232011-90-1.7
Object Type Drawing
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 Description
Physical DescriptionHand-colored and drawn artwork depicting the World with a scale on top. On the left of the scale there are the flags for the United States, United Kingdom, China, Israel, and Bangladesh. On the right side of the scale there are the flags for Pakistan, India, Japan, Iraq, and Kuwait. At the top of the lever of the scale is a perched dove.
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 Details
National 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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