The Twelfth Fish
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12072010-4-1
Object Type
Book
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 5/8 in x W 6 in x D 9 1/8 in (1.6 cm x 15.2 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPaperback book with light yellow color with black outlines of three rows of eight fish, making a total of twenty four. The third fish in the far row is red. Title is contained within three of the fish.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: To President Obama,
a man always prepared to look below the surface.
May you always find your twelfth fish.
[author’s signature]
2nd March 2010
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 DetailsNational 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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Not on view
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