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Je m'appelle Bo Dog Collar
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Je m'appelle Bo Dog Collar
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Je m'appelle Bo Dog Collar

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701242.4
Object Type Tag, Animal
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1803)
Gifter
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Tag with ribbon) H 1/4 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 3 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 4.1 cm x 8.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Tag alone) H 1/4 in x W 3/4 in x D 1 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionCircular silver dog tag with engraved inscription: "Je m'appelle BO." Attached with a metal lobster claw clasp to a yellow ribbon printed with gray Arthus Bertrand logos.
Historical NoteReceived personally from French President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy during an official state visit to France in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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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