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Framed Address by Alexander II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Framed Address by Alexander II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Framed Address by Alexander II

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.705282
Object Type Speech
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, wood, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 23 1/4 in x W 18 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (59.1 cm x 47 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionReplica of the address by Alexander II to the people of the North American States with a gray matte border and held in a light wood birch frame. Along the top are depicted a man and a woman shaking hands. To the side of both of them are children. Two children are on the left and three are on the right. Along the left side of the speech are an eagle in front of a pillar and several American flags. Along the right side is a pillar with a two-headed eagle in front of it. In the lower left corner is a depiction of Abraham Lincoln. Behind him are three black people. In the lower right corner is a depiction of Alexander II. There are three people in front of him. In the center, below the speech are two women sitting with a bust in front of them. Behind them is a body of water with ships in it.
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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