A Selection of Papers From the Royal Archives 1834-1897
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06242011-40-1
Object Type
Book
Gifter
Queen Elizabeth II
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paper, ink, leather, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/8 in x W 18 3/8 in x D 14 3/4 in (2.9 cm x 46.7 cm x 37.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed leather bound book with gold trim around the edge of the cover with a faint leafy motif pressed into the leather, Queen Elizabeth II's royal cypher in gold over the words "A Selection of Papers From the Royal Archives 1834-1897"Historical NoteReceived on May 24, 2011 on the occasion of an official state visit to London, United Kingdom.
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 LibraryAdditional 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
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