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Sunny-bot Ribbon Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sunny-bot Ribbon Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sunny-bot Ribbon Sculpture

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.583
Object Type Decoration, Holiday
Date 2014
Medium textile, wood, metal, plastic, adhesive, rubber, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 24 1/2 in x W 16 in x D 55 1/2 in (62.2 cm x 40.6 cm x 141 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Sunny Obama sculpture made out of black ribbon with a mechanical head. The sculpture is attached to two variable voltage plugs and a motor with USB.
Historical NoteAs a part of the Maker Movement and the Obama Administration's broader support to highlight the importance of making to American innovation, staff from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Presidential Innovation Fellows group created life-size, animated "dog-bot" versions of Bo and Sunny. This "Sunny-bot" mechanical sculpture of first dog Sunny includes a moving head and was created for the 2014 White House holiday decorations.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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