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Kangaroo and Joey Stuffed Animal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kangaroo and Joey Stuffed Animal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kangaroo and Joey Stuffed Animal

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691019.3-4.a-b
Object Type Animal, Stuffed
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile, plastic, metal, adhesive, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Kangaroo) H 9 5/8 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 8 1/4 in (24.4 cm x 17.1 cm x 21 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Joey) H 4 1/8 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 3 1/4 in (10.5 cm x 6 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo kangaroo stuffed animals with a white and pink polka dot bow around its neck and an orange receptacle on its bottom meant to hold batteries (.a). There is a small stuffed joey (.b) that sits in the larger kangaroo's pouch.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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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