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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wright Brothers Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wright Brothers Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.141
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, adhesive, ink, textile, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 5/8 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (16.8 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge pale yellow ball ornament decorated in papier-mâché images of Orville and Wilbur Wright and blueprints of airplanes. The images are outlined with gold metallic paint and the background has gold glitter clouds. Adhered around the cap are oval-shaped red rhinestones. There is a blue ribbon with white embroidered text attached to the cap at top, via a short piece of green wire.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on a piece of paper, and applied to the ornament below the image of the Wright brothers: Wright Brothers Dayton, OH Stitched into ribbon: RENEW
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
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