Beefeater Teddy Bear
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701316.13-14
Object Type
Bear, Teddy
Gifter
Tower of London
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Date
2009
Medium
textile, plastic, fiber (synthetic)
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/4 in x W 8 in x D 9 5/8 in (10.8 cm x 20.3 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo stuffed bears dressed like Tower of London guards with a black hat, a red outfit and the words "Tower of London" embroidered on the bottom of the proper left shoe.Historical NoteReceived during vacation in London by First Lady Michelle Obama and first daughters in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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