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Black Leather Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Leather Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Leather Purse

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711742.3
Object Type Bag
Brand (Founded 1943)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, metal, textile
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 17 in x D 4 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 43.2 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack leather purse with rounded corners at the base and triangular tips at the handle. A line of stitched brown thread decorates the edge and outlines an interior pocket. The handle is comprised of eight woven strips of leather secured with polished silver square rings. Closes with a silver-colored zipper. "Casa Lopez" is faintly imprinted in the center of the bag around the outline of the pocket. The leather inside the purse is clay orange, with a black leather zipper pocket attached to an inside pocket, a cellular phone pocket, and a key strap with a silver hook.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (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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