Silver Knife with Sheath
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04092012-1-1.a-b
Object Type
Knife
Gifter
Jorge Argüello
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (silver, steel)
DimensionsDagger: 10 1/4"; Box: 14" x 3" x 1 3/8"
Physical DescriptionSilver knife with silver sheath. The handle of the dagger and exterior of the case are ornamented with decorative flourishes and flowers. There is a clip on one side of the sheath with monogram "BO" for President Barack Obama. The end of the dagger is square with a small round knob. The tip of the sheath has a larger knob.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Argentine Ambassador Jorge Arguello's credentialing ceremony on January 18, 2012.
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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