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

Black Hermes Travel Bag

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02092011-2-1.a-b
Object Type Case, Traveling
Gifter
Brand (Founded 1837)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester, cotton), leather, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (a. Bag) H 16 3/4 in x W 19 in x D 10 1/4 in (42.5 cm x 48.3 cm x 26 cm )
 Overall - 2D (b. Strap) L 40 in x W 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm x 101.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large, black travel bag with two compartments and an extra strap. There is an "H" logo embroidered on the front.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official foreign state visit to the White House by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on January 10, 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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