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The Lake Isle of Innisfree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Lake Isle of Innisfree

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04152013-6-3
Object Type Poem
Author (Irish, 1865 - 1939)
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, metal (silver), gemstone (emerald), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 13 in x W 10 5/8 in x D 1 in (33 cm x 27 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPoem printed in white ink over a green and blue map of Lake Gile in Ireland held in a white wooden frame. Above the title of the poem there is a silver medallion with a raised depiction of the lake and a faceted emerald marking the location of Innisfree.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day 2013 as part of The Gathering 2013, a tourism initiative established by Taoiseach Kenny.
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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