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Framed Award from the City of Buenos Aires
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Framed Award from the City of Buenos Aires
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Framed Award from the City of Buenos Aires

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117763
Object Type Award
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, wood, stone, glass, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 1/2 in x W 13 in x D 8 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 33 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionFramed award recognizing President Barack Obama as an illustrious visitor of the city of Buenos Aires. The award is signed by Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, the Chief of Government of the City of Buenos Aires. The frame is silver-colored, with two sets of triangles engraved at the center of each face, with a triangular stone adhered to the top and bottom faces.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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