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2009 G8 Gift Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 G8 Gift Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 G8 Gift Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.11022012-22-5
Object Type Box
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, paint, textile
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/2 in x W 33 in x D 22 in (24.1 cm x 83.8 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-painted box that houses all related items with different compartments. On the front is printed "La Maddalena to L'Aquila Summit 2009 - G8 - Antonio Canova" with the image of the globe made of sea turtles. The box opens in multiple parts. There are two latches on the top which lift up and have custom storage for three different gifts. The entire top can be lifted to open the rest of the box, which holds another gift.
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 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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