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Desk Set with Declaration of Independence Series Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Desk Set with Declaration of Independence Series Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Desk Set with Declaration of Independence Series Pen

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.121840.a-i
Object Type Set, Desk
Manufacturer (Founded 1988)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (sterling silver), wood, paper, resin, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Box) H 3 1/2 in x W 15 3/4 in x D 11 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 40 cm x 29.2 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b-d Letter Paper) L 9 1/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm x 23.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.e-g Card stock paper) L 7 in x W 6 in (15.2 cm x 17.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (. h Pen) W 6 1/4 in x Diam 7/8 in (15.9 cm x 2.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (i. Magnifying glass) H 3/8 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 3 7/8 in (1 cm x 4.1 cm x 9.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWooden stationery box (.a) with the Presidential Seal engraved on a silver plate on the top of the lid and silver plating around the sides. The silver knob of the box is inscribed with the President's initials. Inside the box are compartments for various sized stationary and a pen holder.

Within the box is the following: three sets (.b-d) of personalized loose stationery paper blue letter heading; three sets (e-g) of loose card stock paper with blue letter heading. A Visconti brand limited edition Declaration of Independence Series pen (h). Pen has a roller ball tip designed to resemble a scrimshaw engraving of the Declaration of Independence. The pen also has decorative silver embellishments. Accompanying the pen is a small magnifying glass (i) with the Presidential Seal on the silver band around the handle.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on July 22, 2016.
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 66540613)
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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