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U.S. Coast Guard Pencil
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
U.S. Coast Guard Pencil
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

U.S. Coast Guard Pencil

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.739428.9
Object Type Pencil
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium wood, pencil (graphite), ink, rubber, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/2 in x Diam 1/4 in (19.1 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionNavy blue unsharpened pencil with white graphics promoting the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve. "The Shield of Freedom is printed in large capital letters beside the logo. The eraser is red and attaches to the pencil with a gold ferrule.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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