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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Drawing of Earth Riding a Bicycle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Drawing of Earth Riding a Bicycle

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05232011-90-1.10
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 Earth riding a bike down a dirt road that is lined with grass and flowers. The Earth is depicted with two eyes, a smile, arms, legs, and a blue baseball cap. The word "peace" is on a sign on the front of the bike.
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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