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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2011 G8 Letter Opener with Leather Sheath
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2011 G8 Letter Opener with Leather Sheath

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06292011-27-1.a-b
Object Type Opener, Letter
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1987)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Gifter
Medium metal, wood, leather, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Letter Opener) H 1/2 in x W 1/2 in x D 7 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 1.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Sheath) H 5/8 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 9 in (1.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLetter opener with wooden handle and held in a brown leather sheath. The handle has floral decoration in the metal along the length of it. Printed on the blade of the letter opener is information about the 2011 G8 and the manufacturer.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on side of blade: [G8 France logo]; Engraved on side of blade: FORGE DE / LAGUIOLE; Embossed on sheath: MAX CAPDEBARTHES
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the G8 summit hosted in Deauville, France in May 2011.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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