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Photograph of a Sherpa on Top of a Mountain
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Photograph of a Sherpa on Top of a Mountain
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Photograph of a Sherpa on Top of a Mountain

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.713546.3
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date May 21, 2009
Medium plastic, ink, rubber, metal
DimensionsOverall H 5/8 in x W 15 in x D 10 in (1.6 cm x 38.1 cm x 25.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionPhotograph mounted on a standing plastic board depicting a man on top of a mountain holding a picture of the President and inscribed "World leader Obama in the top of the World... 21/05/2009"
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's September 2009 visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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
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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