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Declaration of Independence Fountain Pen and Magnifying Glass
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Declaration of Independence Fountain Pen and Magnifying Glass
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Declaration of Independence Fountain Pen and Magnifying Glass

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.072172.a-b
Object Type Pen, Fountain
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1988)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium resin, metal (rose gold), glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Pen) H 6 1/8 in x Diam 7/8 in (15.6 cm x 2.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b Magnifying glass) H 3/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 3 7/8 in (1 cm x 1.3 cm x 9.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionFountain pen with resin body decorated to resemble scrimshaw with engraving of the Declaration of Independence on the cap and the signing scene on the body of the pen with 18k rose gold accents. The magnifying glass has rose gold rim around the glass and bottom cap and the handle is made of natural resin.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official foreign state visit to the White House by King Mohammed VI of Morocco on November 22, 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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