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Ricordo dall' Italia della Bellenza
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ricordo dall' Italia della Bellenza
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ricordo dall' Italia della Bellenza

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.11022012-22-1.1
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink, stone (marble), textile, wood
DimensionsOverall H 27 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in x D 4 in (70.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge decorative book with a Renaissance-inspired marble relief depicting three women inlaid on the cover. The edges of the cover and spine is covered with a gold brocade cloth. The book contains images and information about custom-made pieces of art by Italian artist Marilena Ferrari and is addressed to President Barack Obama.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G8 Summit that took place in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy in July 2009.
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 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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