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Clay Sculpture of People in Shadow Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Clay Sculpture of People in Shadow Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Clay Sculpture of People in Shadow Box

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690720
Object Type Sculpture
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date ca. 2009
Medium clay, wood, plastic (acrylic), metal
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/8 in x W 8 in x D 11 1/8 in (3.5 cm x 20.3 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWooden framed shadow box with a three dimensional picture of five people in gray and purple made of clay. The background is also blue clay. There is one figure with arms crossed in front, three behind, and one above.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text on sticker adhered to reverse: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School London Presented to Mrs. Michelle Obama 2nd April 2009 Artist : Shakila Begum Age 12
Historical NoteGifted to First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2009 during a visit to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language College in London, United Kingdom. The artist was a twelve-year-old student at the school.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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