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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
First Black Family in the White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

First Black Family in the White House

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692134
Object Type Print, Photographic
Date ca. 2009
Medium wood, paper, foam, ink, metal, adhesive, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Framed) H 1 in x W 19 1/4 in x D 23 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 48.9 cm x 59.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA framed poster print of the First Family and historical Black leaders. In the top left, a photo of Obama looking to his left next to an image of the First Family above circular images of Toussaint Louverture, Jean Jacques Dessalines, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X. Small image of the gifter in the bottom right corner.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse: From Serge DM Napoleon & Family To President: Barack H. Obama & Family [artist's signature] [contact information]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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