2009 U.S. Capitol Inaugural Flag
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685327
Object Type
Flag
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
ca. 2009
Medium
textile, wood, metal, plastic, adhesive, paint, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 in x W 28 1/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (38.1 cm x 71.4 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionFlag of the United States folded into a triangle with four visible embroidered white stars. The flag is held in a wooden case with a carved rope design along the side edges that is painted gold. There is a gold-toned dedication plaque at the front of the case.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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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