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Stormont Castle Crystal Pen Stand
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Stormont Castle Crystal Pen Stand
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Stormont Castle Crystal Pen Stand

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04172013-2-1.a-b
Object Type Holder, Pen
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass, metal, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/8 in x W 3 7/8 in x D 4 in (20.6 cm x 9.8 cm x 10.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionCrystal pen stand in the shape of a diamond with an etched image depicting the Stormont Castle, the manor house that hosts the Northern Ireland Executive offices. At the back of the stand there is a metal mount that the included pen, which is the same gold-toned metal, fits into. Pen has decorative engraved lines.
Historical NotePresented during a meeting at the White House in April 2013.
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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