The Works of Shakespeare Volume 1: Comedies and Histories
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.118653.1
Object Type
Book
Author
William Shakespeare
(British, 1564-1616)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
ca. 1870
Medium
paper, ink, leather, paint, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 7/8 in x W 11 5/8 in x D 15 1/4 in (7.3 cm x 29.5 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book bound in red Morocco leather with gold-gilding on the edges of the pages and marbled endpapers. Full-page prints of engravings upon steel throughout.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to the United Kingdom in April 2016, which coincided with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
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
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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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