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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Drawing of a Dove Mailing a Letter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Drawing of a Dove Mailing a Letter

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05232011-90-1.8
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 a large dove flying with a letter that has word "peace" in its beak. In the bottom left corner there is a depiction of the Earth with a large red mailbox on top. In the bottom there is a hill of green grass, flowers, and butterflies.
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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