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Paperweight Magnifier
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04102013-15-1
Object Type
Paperweight
Gifter
Queen Rania Al Abdullah
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 in x Diam 3 1/8 in (5.1 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCircular metal ring and glass paperweight. The outside edge of the metal ring contains calligraphy line engravings and the glass that is nestled in the center of the metal ring is dome shaped to allow for magnification.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Jordan in March 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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