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Hermes Golf Travel Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Hermes Golf Travel Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Hermes Golf Travel Bag

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09072011-13-3.a-c
Object Type Bag, Golf
Manufacturer (Founded 1837)
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester, polyamide), leather, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Bag) H 48 7/8 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 12 in (124.1 cm x 15.9 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Part a (Strap) L 41 1/2 in x W 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 105.4 cm )
 Part b (Cover) L 51 1/4 in x W 23 3/4 in (60.3 cm x 130.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack Hermes golf travel bag with cover and carrying strap included. It has a slimmer profile than most golf bags, but also includes some side pockets for balls/tees/etc. Includes a cover to protect against weathering or general exposure to the elements.

Lock and two keys - not included as part of object.
Historical NoteReceived from President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on the occasion of President Barack Obama's birthday in August 2011.
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 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
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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