The Istana
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.719901
Object Type
Book
Gifter
Sellapan Ramanathan
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2000
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 12 in (2.5 cm x 26.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with cover depicting the interior of a formal building with white walls, gilded chandeliers, and a floral carpet. The building in the photograph, which is the subject of the book, is the Istana, the Presidential residence of Singapore.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held in Singapore from November 14-November 15.
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
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
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