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Morehouse College Commemorative Chair
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Morehouse College Commemorative Chair
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Morehouse College Commemorative Chair

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07052013-35-1
Object Type Chair
Gifter
Maker (Founded 1938)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium wood (maple), adhesive, metal, plastic, paint, lacquer, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 34 7/8 in x W 22 1/8 in x D 18 1/8 in (88.6 cm x 56.2 cm x 46 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black and brown wooden chair with gold detailing. The Morehouse College insignia is stamped in gold on the obverse of the top rail, and on the reverse of the top rail is a plaque commemorating President Barack Obama's commencement address at the college.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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