Metal and Glass Chess Board
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021275.a
Object Type
Board, Chess
Gifter
President Michel Suleiman
Medium
glass, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 17 3/4 in x D 17 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 45.1 cm x 45.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA chess board consisting of matte and shiny metal squares that are adhered to a pane of glass to form the grid.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on September 24, 2013, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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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