Swiss Red Leather Dog Collar
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750450.3
Object Type
Collar, Pet
Manufacturer
Roger Dörig Kunsthandwerk
(Founded 1883)
Gifter
President Doris Leuthard
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
leather, metal
DimensionsOverall (Fastened, Third Loop from End) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 6 3/8 in (3.8 cm x 16.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAppenzeller Swiss style red leather dog collar with silver-colored embellishments, including personalized “BO," an American flag, edelweiss, and a heart on the end. Adjustable, with a buckle closure, and large silver loop for fastening a leash.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in Washington, DC.
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 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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