Yellow Wood Trunk
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.072800.a-e
Object Type
Trunk
Manufacturer
Authentic Models
(Founded 1968)
Gifter
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, metal (brass), leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 13 3/8 in x W 31 3/4 in x D 21 1/2 in (34 cm x 80.6 cm x 54.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionCream colored trunk (.a) with wood ribs that contain brass reinforcements at the corner of each rib. On the front of the trunk there is a brass latch and two additional latches with plates that can be locked with a key. There is a leather handle on each short side of the trunk. The interior has four holes at its base that screws can be inserted into in order to attach the four included wooden legs (.b-e).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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