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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brooklyn Bridge Walkway Remnant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brooklyn Bridge Walkway Remnant

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.096890
Object Type Commemorative
Date 2008
Medium wood, paper, adhesive, textile, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Closed) H 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 8 7/8 in (1.3 cm x 15.2 cm x 22.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Open) H 1/4 in x W 12 in x D 8 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 30.5 cm x 22.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA one-square inch piece of the original wooden walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge presented in a black portfolio commemorating the 25th Anniversary of when the donor purchased and sold its remains. Gift comes with a certificate of authenticity that labels the piece as issue 184 out of 2500.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on obverse: 25th Anniversary of the Sale of the Brooklyn Bridge [Brooklyn Bridge sketch] Inscribed in interior: [gifter's signature]
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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