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Reuge Music Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Reuge Music Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Reuge Music Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.111292
Object Type Box, Music
Manufacturer (Founded 1865)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal (stainless steel)
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 11 1/4 in x D 11 1/4 in (9.5 cm x 28.6 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark and light brown highly polished wooden music box. The wood used to make the music box is native to the nation of Qatar. The top of the box rotates to reveal the stainless steel mechanical parts underneath.
Historical NoteThis item was a gift from Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the consort to the Emir of Qatar. It was given to First Lady Michelle Obama during her trip to Qatar to expand on the Let Girls Learn initiative in November 2015.
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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