New York City Sanitation Teddy Bear
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690966.1-2
Object Type
Bear, Teddy
Manufacturer
Steven Smith Stuffed Animals, Inc.
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile (polyester), plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 in x W 8 in x D 7 in (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo light brown teddy bears wearing a green t-shirt that has the City of New York Sanitation Department's seal printed in white on the chest.Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
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