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Stacking Desk Tray
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Stacking Desk Tray
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Stacking Desk Tray

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.720166.a-c
Object Type Tray, Desk
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, paint
DimensionsOverall (Stacked) H 4 1/2 in x W 8 in x D 5 1/2 in (11.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 14 cm )
Overall (.a) H 1 3/4 in x W 7 in x D 4 1/8 in (4.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 10.5 cm )
Overall (.b) H 1 1/2 in x W 6 3/8 in x D 3 1/8 in (3.8 cm x 16.2 cm x 7.9 cm )
Overall (.c) H 1 1/4 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 5 5/8 in (3.2 cm x 6 cm x 14.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionThree part nesting tray set made of black plastic with gold decorative accent around the top edge. The two smaller trays have notches to allow the trays to stack.
Historical NoteReceived on November 13, 2009 during an official visit to Japan.
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
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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