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Leather and Wood Presentation Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Leather and Wood Presentation Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Leather and Wood Presentation Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117651
Object Type Box, Presentation
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, wood, metal, fiber (natural), stone
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 5/8 in x W 10 5/8 in x D 10 5/8 in (21.9 cm x 27 cm x 27 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark purplish-brown leather presentation box. The exterior is debossed with diagonal and vertical lines and rows of dots. The top is debossed with geometric shapes that form a floral design with four inset gray speckled stones. Closes with a leather latch over a metal fixture. The interior has a woven natural fiber lining. Box sits on four legs.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in Washington, DC. from March 31 - April 1.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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 66540613)
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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