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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Lincoln Sesquicentennial Series Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Lincoln Sesquicentennial Series Stamps

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06122012-64-1
Object Type Stamp
Date August 27, 1958
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, wood, metal, rubber, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 1/4 in x W 15 1/4 in x D 1 3/4 in (31.1 cm x 38.7 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCommemorative Lincoln-Douglas debate stamps matted in red, white, and blue layers and held in a black frame. There are four stamps, each printed with the same image of the debate, showing Lincoln at a podium in front of the crowd with Douglas standing behind him. Inset paper with information on the stamps includes photographs of Lincoln and Douglas and is stamped with black ink containing the date of the stamp issuance and an outline of Illinois.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 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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