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Valentine's Day Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Valentine's Day Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Valentine's Day Card

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689811.5
Object Type Card, Greeting
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium foam, paper (poster board, cardstock), ink, adhesive, plastic, textile (polyester), paint, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 20 in x D 30 in (1.9 cm x 50.8 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA large Valentine's Day holiday card made from two poster boards tied together using silver ribbon. The front of the card has a pink paisley background on which the card is addressed to Sasha and Malia with the words "Be Our Valentine" in pink and glittery silver paint. The interior of the card has various messages and Valentine's-related designs in paint and paper cutouts, as well as a message from The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Greensboro. The back of the card has the senders' club name in red felt lettering.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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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