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Light Brown Leather Travel Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Light Brown Leather Travel Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Light Brown Leather Travel Bag

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711742.4
Object Type Suitcase
Gifter
Brand (Founded 1943)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, textile, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall H 12 7/8 in x W 20 in x D 10 1/4 in (32.7 cm x 50.8 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionSand colored leather travel bag made of handmade leather with a natural wrinkled hide pattern, brown cloth interior. The bag has a single large pocket, two circular handles with a luggage tag hung from a belt loop and is divided into two sections with separate zippers, each with clasps with leather handles. The upper portion has adjustable buckles to expand the bag size. The lower portion has a reinforced base to maintain form and five metal feet on the bottom. The front side of the bag has a leather label inscribed with "Casa Lopez."
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 66540613)
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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