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Presidential iPad Case
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential iPad Case
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential iPad Case

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.15
Object Type Case, Computer Equipment
Manufacturer
Date ca. 2012
Medium leather, paper (printer, cardboard), plant material (bamboo), adhesive, elastic (nylon)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 7 7/8 in x D 10 in (1.9 cm x 20 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack book-bound iPad case with bamboo interior edges. The obverse of the case has a silver embossed "POTUS" in the bottom right corner. The left interior cover has a yellowed maker's sticker. There are black tacky cushions at the corners of a bamboo frame to hold the ipad. Case closes with a black elastic band attached to the back.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEmbossed on lower right corner of obverse: POTUS Embossed on reverse: DODOCASE Embossed on top of spine: POTUS
Historical NoteThis iPad case was used by President Barack Obama in 2012.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (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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