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POTUS Director's Chair
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
POTUS Director's Chair
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

POTUS Director's Chair

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.18.a-b
Object Type Chair, Director's
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1892)
Medium wood, textile (cotton), metal, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Director's Chair, Open) H 47 in x W 20 7/8 in x D 20 1/8 in (119.4 cm x 53 cm x 51.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a-b: Director's Chair, Folded) H 7 in x W 19 7/8 in x D 36 7/8 in (17.8 cm x 50.5 cm x 93.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionDirector's chair with blue seat (.a) and removable back cover (.b). The back cover contains "POTUS" embroidered in white thread.
Historical NoteThe television show NCIS filmed an episode at the White House, featuring an appearance by First Lady Michelle Obama. The episode's story focused on the challenges faced by military families. During her cameo, Mrs. Obama welcomed Special Agent Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon), and military spouses to the White House for a roundtable discussion.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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