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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Trem do Corcovado Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Trem do Corcovado Plaque

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07052011-41-1
Object Type Plaque
Medium metal, ink, textile (velvet), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 4 3/4 in x W 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 12.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionMetal Plate with Trem do Corcovado logo and inscription. The plaque commemorates President Obama traveling on the Corcovado Tram.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: "A Estrada de Ferro do Corcovado dá as boas-vindas ao Presidente Barack Obama por ocasião de sua visita ao Cristo Redentor. Rio de Janeiro, 20 de março 2001" A direção do TREM do CORCOVADO
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Brazil in March 2011.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
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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