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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White House Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White House Paperweight

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.27
Object Type Paperweight
Medium metal (pewter, unknown), wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 in x W 3 5/8 in x D 3 1/2 in (5.1 cm x 9.2 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSmall pewter White House paperweight sitting on a brown wooden base with a metal nameplate on the front. The nameplate is engraved with President Obama's name.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse of base: President Barack H. Obama Engraved on obverse: THE WHITE HOUSE Engraved on lower right of reverse: BATES & KLINKE PEWTER MADE IN U.S.A. [maker's mark]
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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