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Rectangular Wood Basket
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Rectangular Wood Basket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.697930.13.a-b
Object Type Basket
Date 2007
Medium wood (maple), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Basket with Liner, Assembled) H 10 1/2 in x W 11 in x D 8 in (26.7 cm x 27.9 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionRectangular woven wooden basket (.a) with a stationary handle attached to the middle of both long edges. A strip of wood is nailed along the entirety of the top edge to hold the basket together. There is a basket-shaped plastic liner that rests inside the basket (.b).
Inscriptions and MarkingsDebossed on bottom of basket: [Longaberger logo] Inscribed on bottom of basket: DB [illegible] 2007 Loss
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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