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Halloween American Gothic Costume for Sunny Sculpture
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.586.a-b
Object Type
Decoration, Holiday
Date
2015
Medium
textile, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Dress) L 38 1/2 in x W 41 in (104.1 cm x 97.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Glasses) H 3 1/2 in x W 8 in x D 9 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (.b: Glasses) H 3 1/2 in x W 8 in x D 9 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBrown costume dress with printed circular pattern, a white collar, and wavy white trim along the edges (.a). The costume also has a pair of twisted copper-toned metal glasses (.b).
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on collar in purple ink: [illegible] 2015
Historical NoteThis costume was used with the Sunny ribbon sculpture for the 2015 White House Halloween 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
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
A post from the Obama White House Instagram page featuring Bo and Sunny sculptures: "Bo and Sunny found their Halloween doppelgängers. What's your costume? #HappyHalloween 🎃"
