Black Royal Insignia Ballpoint Pen
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.044089
Object Type
Pen
Gifter
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 5/8 in x D 5 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 1.6 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo-in-one ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil with a black body and silver accents. Turning the cap to the left reveals the ballpoint pen and turning it to the right reveals the mechanical pencil. There is a gold metal symbol on the top of the pen cap. The silver embellishment at the middle is engraved with floral shapes surrounded by an ornamental border.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the ASEAN Summit in Brunei in October 2013.
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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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