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Presidential Seal Cross Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential Seal Cross Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential Seal Cross Pen

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.67.a-b
Object Type Pen
Manufacturer (Founded 1846)
Medium metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Pen with Cap) L 5 1/4 in x Diam 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA silver colored ball point pen (.a) with cap (.b) with gold and black details. Attached to the gold-colored clip on the cap is small medallion with the Seal of the President of the United States. The cap is bordered along the lower border and tip in gold.
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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