President Abraham Lincoln Polar Bear
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688567.6.a-c
Object Type
Animal, Stuffed
Manufacturer
Limited Treasures
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2008
Medium
textile (polyester), metal, fiber
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Abraham Lincoln Bear) H 3 1/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 10 in (8.3 cm x 14.6 cm x 25.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Commemorative Penny) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 3/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Illinois State Quarter) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 in (0.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionStuffed polar bear wearing a suit and waistcoat and top hat made to depict President Abraham Lincoln (.a). There are two coins included with the bear. One coin is a commemorative penny with President Abraham Lincoln's profile on the obverse and his election and assassination dates on the reverse (.b). The other coin is an Illinois State Quarter (.c).Overall - 3D (.b: Commemorative Penny) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 3/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Illinois State Quarter) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 in (0.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
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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