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Framed Photograph of Flowers and Bird
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Framed Photograph of Flowers and Bird
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Framed Photograph of Flowers and Bird

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687691.1-2
Object Type Photograph
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date ca. 2009
Medium paper, ink, wood, metal, lacquer, glass
DimensionsImage size L 8 in x W 6 in (15.2 cm x 20.3 cm )
 Frame dimensions H 1 1/8 in x W 11 3/8 in x D 9 1/8 in (2.9 cm x 28.9 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo handmade wooden frames containing a photograph of black-eyed susan flowers and a blue swallowtail. A handwritten message on an index card is on the reverse.
Inscriptions and MarkingsCard on back: "Serenity Preserved; The butterfly had a perfect lie. I gently but firmly set my feet and leaned toward it with my then (8/02) approximately 33 year old 35mm SLR for the closest picture. Focused. Held my breath. Click. Serenity on film. I inherited the camera in 1973, the year my father died. Golf metaphor inspired by Emily Flanigan."
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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