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Crest of Galway Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Crest of Galway Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Crest of Galway Plaque

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.688251.3
Object Type Plaque
Manufacturer (Founded 1953)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, varnish, pigment, adhesive, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 7 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 14.6 cm x 20 cm )
Physical DescriptionMetal and porcelain Crest of Galway mounted on a wooden plaque, The crest depicts a drawing of a yellow boat on a blue body of water. The crest is surrounded by a floral decoration and there is a knight's helmet above the crest. Above the crest is the word, "Saillim." On the reverse is a metal bracket for hanging the plaque on a wall.
Historical NoteReceived personally from Padraig Conneely, Mayor of Galway Ireland, on a visit to the White House in March 2009.
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
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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