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Complementa Bookmark
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Complementa Bookmark
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Complementa Bookmark

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.11022012-22-3.a-c
Object Type Bookmark
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, glass, textile, metal
DimensionsPart a (Bookmark) L 39 in x W 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 99.1 cm )
Part b (Magnifying Glass) L 7 in x W 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm x 17.8 cm )


Physical DescriptionGold colored wooden box [c] with "Complementa" printed on the front. Box contains large gold ribbon bookmark [a] with the Great Seal of the United States, string tassel, and metal ends, alongside a small magnifying glass [b].
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
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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