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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Photographs of Istanbul from the Archives of Sultan Abdulhamid II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Photographs of Istanbul from the Archives of Sultan Abdulhamid II

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.728865
Object Type Book
Date March 2007
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, textile, leather, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 13 3/8 in (5.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 34 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLeatherbound hardcover book with a debossed gold swirling design on the cover. Edges of the pages are also gilt. At the spine there is a gold-toned ribbon. Book has an exterior case that is not part of the object which is also leather bound and has the same design as well as the title and publisher debossed in gold.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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
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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