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2014 Delaware I-495 Bridge Emergency Repair Souvenir
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2014 Delaware I-495 Bridge Emergency Repair Souvenir
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2014 Delaware I-495 Bridge Emergency Repair Souvenir

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.094029.a-b
Object Type Souvenir
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, paint, wood, varnish, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Rebar and Base, Assembled) H 8 1/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 5 1/4 in (21 cm x 14.6 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCommemorative segment of steel rebar from the Delaware I-495 Bridge Emergency Repair in 2014, painted with red, white, and blue horizontal stripes. The rebar (.a) sits in a brown wooden base (.b) with a gold and black metal plaque attached to the front.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: Delaware I-495 Bridge Emergency Repair "2014" Engraved on bottom: M. Potter 2014
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama speaking in Delaware on July 17, 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 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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