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Wood Tool Chest
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Tool Chest
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Tool Chest

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.738783.12.a-b
Object Type Chest, Tool
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium wood, metal, leather, paper, ink, plastic, felt, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 3/4 in x W 16 1/8 in x D 8 5/8 in (27.3 cm x 41 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWood tool chest (.a) with silver closure, brown leather stitched handle, pull-out bottom drawer, tray insert (.b), and plastic feet on the bottom. On the interior of the lid is a collage of images of the Obamas underneath a sheet of plastic.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of upper plaque on top: President Obama's Tackle Tobacco Box Text of lower plaque on top: Presented to President Barack H. Obama Suwannee River Area Health Education Center Text of plaque on front of drawer: GERSTNER INTERNATIONAL
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 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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