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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Baden-Württemberg Teddy Bear
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Baden-Württemberg Teddy Bear

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.690779.1-2.a-b
Object Type Bear, Teddy
Medium textile (acrylic, cotton), plastic, paper
DimensionsOverall (Teddy Bear) H 4 3/4 in x W 7 in x D 10 1/4 in (12.1 cm x 17.8 cm x 26 cm )
 Overall (Bag, Flat) W 11 1/4 in x L 16 in (28.6 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo cream stuffed teddy bears with an army fatigue bag. The limbs of the bear rotate, indicating that there is an interior structure. The army fatigue bag has a drawstring closure and the message printed in white: "Your first ally; was a Baden-Württemberger" above the Baden-Württemberg logo.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 Strasbourg-Kehl NATO Summit.Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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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