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Wicked Witch of the West Figurine
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wicked Witch of the West Figurine

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689973
Object Type Figurine
Date 2007
Medium ceramic, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/2 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 4 3/4 in (21.6 cm x 17.1 cm x 12.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFigurine of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. She stands on a rectangular base painted with a landscape of a castle with flying creatures in the sky. Crouching beside her is a monkey with wings. The witch wears a pointed hat, long black robes, and a patterned skirt that depicts Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and Toto on the Yellow Brick Road. The witch holds a whistle on a chain in her left hand.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on bottom: Jim Shore Heartwood Creek 4009049 "Wicked" [copyright information]
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 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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