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The Complete Sagas of Icelanders: Viking Age Classics
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Complete Sagas of Icelanders: Viking Age Classics
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Complete Sagas of Icelanders: Viking Age Classics

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.119308.a-e
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author (Icelandic, 1956)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 1997
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/8 in x W 7 1/8 in x D 9 3/4 in (3.5 cm x 18.1 cm x 24.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Case) H 10 1/8 in x W 7 in x D 6 3/4 in (25.7 cm x 17.8 cm x 17.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionFive volume set of hardcover books with faux leather navy blue cover and title embossed in gold. Beneath the title is a symbol of a Viking ship, also in gold. Subtitle of each volume is embossed on side. Cover of case has traditional Viking motifs on three sides.
Historical NoteReceived during the US-Nordic Leaders Summit at the White House on May 13, 2016.
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
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