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Portrait of a Freemason
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of a Freemason
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of a Freemason

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117498
Object Type Print, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, wood, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 45 3/8 in x W 30 5/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (115.2 cm x 77.8 cm x 2.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed print of a man against a red background. The man has a mustache and is wearing a black suit, a Freemason lapel pin, and a blue medal on the left side of his chest. In front of him is a blue and gold banner with Freemason symbols including an eye, the letter "G", and floral decorations.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed on reverse: EXEMO Sr. Presidente de los E.U.A. Barack H. Obama La Gran Logia de Cuba de A.d.y. A.M. Agrandee a nombre de la Masones su deferencia y A nombre del pueblo eubauo nuestra gratitud por el pueccle creado a tra vez del diálogo que de seguro ha de generar magnifico resultado para Podes. [gifter's signature] Muy Resp. Gran Maestro 21/03/2016
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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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