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Wood Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.127651
Object Type Box
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, textile (velvet), metal, lacquer, pigment
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 8 3/8 in (9.5 cm x 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA red-brown box with a Susan B. Anthony quote engraved on top of the lid in gold. The lid is attached with a gold colored metal latch on the front. The interior of the box is lined with a synthetic black velvet.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on lid: June 4, 1919 Organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry. -Susan B. Anthony-
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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