Felt Bo Obama Sculpture
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.590
Object Type
Decoration, Holiday
Date
2011
Medium
textile, metal, adhesive, wood, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 50 1/2 in x W 26 1/4 in x D 41 in (128.3 cm x 66.7 cm x 104.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarger-than-life-sized sculpture of Bo Obama made out of black and white cut oblong pieces of felt layered together and attached to a metal frame. Bo is modeled sitting. There are painted wooden eyes on the face.Historical NoteThis sculpture was created out of 35 yards of wool felt and used to decorate the White House during the 2011 holiday season.
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
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