"Obama" Soap, 2009
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Artifact Overview
On January 20th, 2009, more than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama, America's first African American president. Souvenir vendors sold a wide range of materials to commemorate this historic event. Along with more traditional mementos -- buttons, ribbons and mugs -- vendors offered some non-traditional items like this bar of soap.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Soap (Organic material)
Date Made
2009
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.88.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Soap (Organic material)
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handmade
Color
Green
Orange (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 2.125 in
Length: 2.625 in
Thickness: 1.125 in
Inscriptions
On front of bar of soap: OBAMA
On label:
100% all natural & handmade/ tahitian Treats/ Fruit of Our Labor/ "Tropical Fruit Cocktail"/ www.TahitianTreats.com/ 202.829.4655/ 1/866/203.8926/ This Gift of Love contains a FREE trip inside
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