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The Emperor's New Clothes
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687803
Object Type
Book
Author
Marcus Sedgwick
(British, 1968 - 2022)
Artist/ Maker
Alison Jay
(British)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2004
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 9 5/8 in x W 11 1/4 in x D 1/8 in (24.4 cm x 28.6 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with illustrated cover depicting cartoon animals standing upright and walking on a path in the countryside with a castle in the background. The central figure is a lion wearing a crown and a king's robes.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
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