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Wood Trinket Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Trinket Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Trinket Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09172012-5-1
Object Type Box, Trinket
Medium wood, paint, lacquer, metal, adhesive, shell (mother of pearl)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/2 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 4 7/8 in (6.4 cm x 17.1 cm x 12.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionWooden trinket box with painted design of a rural countryside at sunset with a river to the left of the scene, a curving dirt walkway cutting across, and two green buildings in the back right. The river and sun both have inlaid mother-of-pearl detailing creating an iridescent shine. Lid is hinged and the body of the box is black with painting gold trim at the foot.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Marian Robinson 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
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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