Lancel Daligramme Leather Purse
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12072011-6-11
Object Type
Purse
Gifter
President Nicolas Sarkozy
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2011
Medium
leather, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 in x W 16 in x D 10 1/2 in (25.4 cm x 40.6 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionBrown and tan leather Lancel brand purse with orange suede interior and gold metal fixtures. The jacquard body of the purse is woven with eight repeating "Daligrams" inspired by Salvador Dali's designs and the Lancel logo. There are leather straps encircling the body and leather handles on the obverse and reverse. A gold metal padlock is attached to the front strap, which opens using a key attached to the interior.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2011 G20 Summit held in Cannes, France from November 3-November 4.
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 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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