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Beige Toiletry Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beige Toiletry Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beige Toiletry Bag

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06162012-20-4
Object Type Bag, Toiletry
Gifter
Brand (Founded 1946)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/2 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 7 in (19.1 cm x 21 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBeige toiletry bag featuring a zippered top that opens to an interior with a pocket on the underside of the top and a divider in its main compartment. There is an additional pocket on the bottom of the bag, a handle on its top, and a metal brand tag secured to the center of its front.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the United States by French President François Hollande in May, 2012 to attend the G8 Economic Summit and NATO Summit.
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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