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Presidential Seal Portfolio
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential Seal Portfolio
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential Seal Portfolio

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.52.a-c
Object Type Portfolio
Manufacturer
Medium leather, plastic, metal, paper, elastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Portfolio, Closed) H 1 1/2 in x W 10 in x D 13 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 34.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Portfolio, Open) H 1 1/2 in x W 20 in x D 13 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 50.8 cm x 34.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: Pen) Diam 5/8 in x L 5 1/2 in (1.6 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionA navy blue leather portfolio with zippered closure at its side (.a). The interior of the portfolio contains a letter-sized notepad (.b), and pen (.c). The notepad is inserted into the right side, and the left side contains several slotted sections for notes, business cards, and other office supplies. The black metal pen with gold accents is secured to the inner spine with black elastic. The front cover contains a pocket with a vertical opening. At top center of the cover is a gold image of the seal of the President of the United States and a printed quote in gold text.
Historical NoteThis item was given to incoming senior staff at 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
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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