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Black Metal Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Metal Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Metal Pen

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117770.a-b
Object Type Pen
Gifter
Brand (Founded 1847)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (gold, unknown), plastic, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Assembled) H 5/8 in x W 3/4 in x D 6 in (1.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 15.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Pen) Diam 1/2 in x D 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black fountain pen (.a) with gold at cap bands, end, and clip. Adorned at top of the cap (.b) is a piece of blue glass. Engraved on gold nib is a geometric pattern.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House to celebrate Greek Independence Day on April 4, 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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