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Roosevelt Room Armchair
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Roosevelt Room Armchair
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Roosevelt Room Armchair

Artifact ID2017.5.55
Object Type Armchair
Manufacturer (Founded 1866)
Date 2004
Medium leather, wood (maple), metal (brass)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 39 1/2 in x W 25 in x D 31 1/2 in (100.3 cm x 63.5 cm x 80 cm )

Physical DescriptionA brown leather armchair. The legs and arms of the chair are maple wood with a mahogany stain and feature a fluted design on the front legs and arms. The arms are padded with a leather on the top and sides. The leather is secured to the frame with brass rivets along the outmost edges. The leather is buttoned on the seat with nine buttons, and on the back rest with nine buttons.
Historical NoteThis item was President Barack Obama's chair from Roosevelt Room of the White House.
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
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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