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Season's Treatings Holiday Snowmen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Season's Treatings Holiday Snowmen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Season's Treatings Holiday Snowmen

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687457
Object Type Decoration, Holiday
Manufacturer (Founded 1910)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium textile (polyester), plastic, metal, ink, fiber (polyester), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 3/4 in x W 11 in x D 6 7/8 in (24.8 cm x 27.9 cm x 17.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionDecorative plush holiday snowmen dressed in hats and scarves with pieces of plush candy and baked goods piled in front of them. The taller one holds a red and white candy cane and has a jingle bell on top of its hat. When the button on the right side is pressed, the snowmen move and sing a song about candy to the tune of "Russian Dance" from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 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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