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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Dignity Tote Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Dignity Tote Bag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.113184
Object Type Bag, Tote
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (synthetic), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 2 3/4 in (50.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA black tote bag with "dignity" printed in white text on one side and "transforming the poor through education" printed in white text on the other side.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Obama's visit to the Diginity for Children Foundation during his visit to Malaysia on November 23, 2015.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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