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Letter Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Letter Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Letter Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.102171
Object Type Box, Letter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver), metal (alloy), wood, enamel
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 5 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 26.7 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionSterling silver box with green border and the Saudi Arabia insignia (a palm tree and two swords flanked by two eagle wings and Arabic script on the outside) in the middle. On each side there is an engraved scene. From right to left is; an engraving of a offshore refinery, a scene of hills and old brick buildings and an engraving of a city with mountains in the background. The interior of the box is lined with wood panels.
Historical NoteReceived during a meeting with Lisa Monaco, President Barack Obama's counter terrorism advisor, on December 10, 2014.
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 66540607)
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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