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Chanel Portfolio and Journal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Chanel Portfolio and Journal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Chanel Portfolio and Journal

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.716449.1.a-d
Object Type Notebook
Brand (Founded 1910)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, metal, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall (Portfolio) H 1 1/4 in x W 6 3/8 in x D 8 7/8 in (3.2 cm x 16.2 cm x 22.5 cm )
Overall (Journal) H 3/8 in x W 6 in x D 8 in (1 cm x 15.2 cm x 20.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionQuilted white leather Chanel exterior portfolio with three interchangeable and identical black journals with silver colored spirals. Cover of portfolio has Chanel logo in bottom right corner and three interior pockets. Journal interior pages have silver edge and the Chanel logo print faintly in the center, front cover has Chanel in silver.
Historical NoteReceived a the 2009 G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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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