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Bicycle with Bamboo Frame
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bicycle with Bamboo Frame
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bicycle with Bamboo Frame

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08022011-1-1
Object Type Bicycle
Manufacturer (Founded 2010)
Gifter
Gifter
Medium metal, plant material (bamboo), fiber (abaca), rubber, plastic, resin, cork
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 40 1/2 in x W 25 1/2 in x D 68 3/4 in (102.9 cm x 64.8 cm x 174.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionBicycle with a frame composed of bamboo. The joints of the bamboo frame are wrapped in abaca fiber and coated in resin. The fork has black and silver air suspension and both wheels contain mechanical disk brakes. The handlebars are black with brown grips, silver brake levers, and trigger shifters. The bicycle has a brown saddle.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an ambassador credentialing ceremony at the White House on July 7, 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 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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