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Portfolio with Photograph of the Orchid Named Dendrobium Barack and Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portfolio with Photograph of the Orchid Named Dendrobium Barack and Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portfolio with Photograph of the Orchid Named Dendrobium Barack and Michelle Obama

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.122436
Object Type Portfolio
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (synthetic), plastic, paper, ink, adhesive, rope
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 10 1/8 in x D 9 7/8 in (1.6 cm x 25.7 cm x 25.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPortfolio with green synthetic cover with the logo of the Singapore Botanic Gardens in gold, tassels at the bottom of the spine, and containing a photo of a gift of a hybrid orchid named after the Obamas, Dendrobium Barack and Michelle Obama.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's official visit to Washington DC in August 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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 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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