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Black and White Checkered and Striped Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and White Checkered and Striped Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and White Checkered and Striped Purse

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.754328.2
Object Type Purse
Designer (Liberian-American, 1956 - 2022)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, metal, textile, adhesive, plastic, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 in x W 15 7/8 in x D 4 in (20.3 cm x 40.3 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionLeather trapezoidal handbag with black and white pattern. The top half has a black and white checker pattern. The lower half has a black and white horizontal stripe pattern. The ends of the purse are red leather and the closure on top is silver metal. There is metal trim along the bottom edges. The handle is red leather and is attached with silver, circular, metal chain links. The interior is tan leather. It is designed so that the handle can be put on the inside and the bag can be used as a clutch.
Historical NoteReceived from Ellen Eugenia Johnson Sirleaf the President of Liberia, during a meeting in the East Wing on May 27th, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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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