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Oldest Tree in Palestine Olive Oil Storage Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Oldest Tree in Palestine Olive Oil Storage Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Oldest Tree in Palestine Olive Oil Storage Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.694046.9
Object Type Box, Food Storage
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, ink, stain, textile (velvet), adhesive, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/4 in x W 11 3/8 in x D 5 1/8 in (7 cm x 28.9 cm x 13 cm )
Physical DescriptionWooden rectangular box with embossed depiction of an olive tree on the lid and a paper printed with a photograph of an olive tree adhered to interior of lid.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the visit of Dr. Mahmoud Abbas to the White House in May 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 66540607)
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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