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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
U.S. Capitol Building Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

U.S. Capitol Building Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.133
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, adhesive, ink, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 5/8 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (16.8 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge ball ornament decorated with patriotic papier-mâché images, including U.S. fags, bald eagles, and the U.S. Capitol building. There is a blue ribbon with white embroidery and plastic star embellishments attached to the cap at top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStitched into ribbon: REJOICE
Historical NoteThis Christmas ornament was part of the holiday display for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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