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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Gotthelf Woodturnings Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gotthelf Woodturnings Pen

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.751565.9.a-b
Object Type Pen
Medium wood (walnut), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 3/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 1.9 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWalnut wood "Gotthelf Woodturnings" pen (.a) with lid (.b). It has gold colored metal trim and silver colored metal floral decoration.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to Buffalo, NY on May 13, 2010.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
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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