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10 Downing Street Trinket Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
10 Downing Street Trinket Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

10 Downing Street Trinket Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.107643.a-b
Object Type Box, Trinket
Medium ceramic (bone china), metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/4 in x Diam 3 3/8 in (4.4 cm x 8.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionFine bone china trinket box. Two sides of the box (.a) are printed with, "10 Downing Street" in black with a gold-colored rim around the base. The lid (.b) depicts the entrance to 10 Downing Street and has a gold-colored metal rim.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to London, England to promote her "Let's Move!" initiative in June 2015.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Marian Robinson 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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