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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painted Bottle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Painted Bottle

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.696716.a-b
Object Type Art, Mixed Media
Date 2009
Medium glass, cork, paint, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Individual Bottle) H 7 7/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (20 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPair of hand-painted Patron bottles, one painted with a night time Island scene with mountains and palm trees (.a), the other with a daytime scene with the same tropical setting (.b). Details of the paintings are highlighted with glitter and there is decorative lines of silver glitter at the necks of the bottles. Rounded bottle stoppers are painted white and each has a large clear rhinestone attached to the top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on bottom of both bottles: [gifter's signature] '09
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 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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