Golden Bust of General José de San Martín
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117668
Object Type
Bust
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, metal, ink, ceramic, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 10 in (22.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA gold painted bust of General José de San Martín. The bust sits on a wooden base.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: JUNTA SANMARTINIANA BONAERENSE REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / PREMIO LIBERTADOR GENERAL SAN MARTIN / OTORGADO AL / Miembro de Honor / Presidente de los Estatos Unidos Barack Obama / 24 DE MARZO DE 2016, REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to Argentina by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in March 2016.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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 DetailsNational 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)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
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