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Stingray Leather, Metal, and Mother of Pearl Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Stingray Leather, Metal, and Mother of Pearl Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Stingray Leather, Metal, and Mother of Pearl Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.751439.2.a-c
Object Type Box, Presentation
Manufacturer (Founded 1989)
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather (stingray), shell (mother of pearl), metal, adhesive, wood
DimensionsOverall H 6 7/8 in x W 17 in x D 14 5/8 in (17.5 cm x 43.2 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPresentation box with removable top. White stingray leather exterior with bronze-colored metal edges, and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Bronze-colored emblem on front. Decoration on top is a symmetrical floral/star consisting of green and white stingray leather and mother-of-pearl. Top, interior, and interior compartment are lined with brown suede. Compartment is designed to hold two candlesticks and two trinket boxes.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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 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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