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Diplomacy
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Diplomacy
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Diplomacy

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07092013-36-2
Object Type Print, Art
Artist (1970)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ink, paper, pencil
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 27 in x W 20 1/4 in x D 1 1/8 in (68.6 cm x 51.4 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt print depiction of black line art hands playing a string game with a white piece of string over a yellow background. The art is split into three scenes. At the top are the hands holding untied string. In the middle are the hands knotting the string. At the bottom are the hands holding the string that has been shaped into a bridge.
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 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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