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Silences
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silences
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silences

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.094316
Object Type Book
Author (Algerian, 1951)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2003
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 13 in (1.3 cm x 24.8 cm x 33 cm )

Physical DescriptionHardcover book with cover containing a photograph depicting two women with their hair covered sitting near a stone wall with various teapots between them. Photographs appears to have been taken through a window. Author name, Farida Sellal, is at the top in white with the title in black above the wall in the photograph.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC. 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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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