Japanese Hina Doll Set
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688117.f-dd
Object Type
Object, Religious
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
ceramic, textile, metal, adhesive, plastic, wood (unknown, synthetic), paper, fiber, glass, plant material (cane), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.f: President) H 17 5/8 in x W 15 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (44.8 cm x 38.7 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.g: First Lady) H 15 1/4 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 4 1/4 in (38.7 cm x 21.6 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.h-i: Lantern Stands) H 11 1/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.j: Cherry Blossoms) H 9 1/2 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 4 7/8 in (24.1 cm x 12.4 cm x 12.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.k: Orange Tree) H 9 1/2 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 4 7/8 in (24.1 cm x 19.7 cm x 12.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.l-o: Stacked Wicker & Wood Stands) H 4 in x W 14 in x D 9 5/8 in (10.2 cm x 35.6 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of Japanese Hina Dolls and included accessories. Two paper and wood Hina dolls with the face of President Barack Obama attached to one and the face of First Lady Michelle Obama attached to the other. Both dolls are adorned in traditional Japanese robes made from folded American flag print paper. Across the doll of the President is a white paper sash printed in black with the word "Peace." Included with the doll set are accessories for a more traditional Hina doll set. There are two plastic stands with lightbulbs for lantern lamps. Additionally there are two faux plants, one is a peach tree and the other is an orange tree, with wooden planter boxes. There is a set of two wicker trays and two dark wooden bases for the traditional Hina dolls to sit on. Additionally there are the emperor's crown, sword, and empress' fan for a Hina doll. Other accessories include miniature offerings such as a black table that holds vases, two vases with flowers, two small round tables, two sets of colorful cylindrical stacks, and two sets of decorative stands in the shape of diamonds. The black pieces of the vase tray, tables, and diamond shaped stands are painted with pink cherry blossoms.Overall - 3D (.g: First Lady) H 15 1/4 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 4 1/4 in (38.7 cm x 21.6 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.h-i: Lantern Stands) H 11 1/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.j: Cherry Blossoms) H 9 1/2 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 4 7/8 in (24.1 cm x 12.4 cm x 12.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.k: Orange Tree) H 9 1/2 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 4 7/8 in (24.1 cm x 19.7 cm x 12.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.l-o: Stacked Wicker & Wood Stands) H 4 in x W 14 in x D 9 5/8 in (10.2 cm x 35.6 cm x 24.4 cm )
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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