Switzerland Children Welfare Fund Stamps

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Switzerland Children Welfare Fund Stamps

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.096934

Object Type Stamp

Medium paper, ink, adhesive

DimensionsOverall - 2D L 1 1/2 in x W 2 in (5.1 cm x 3.8 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionSet of two join stamps for the Switzerland Children Welfare Fund from 1912. The stamps have a perforated edge down the center and are printed with red ink. The image on the stamp depicts three figures on the ground and a baby coming down from the sun. Printed in the top left corner is "10 Cmi" and printed at the bottom in Italian is "Un'anno di sole!"

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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