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Congressional Club Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Congressional Club Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Congressional Club Purse

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.205
Object Type Purse
Medium textile (cotton, synthetic), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 19 1/2 in x W 14 3/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (49.5 cm x 37.5 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA large canvas and synthetic leather purse.The outside of the purse is primarily canvas with a leather base, handles, and piping along the upper edge and the side zipper. carrying handles, attached at the sides via a metal loop.The carrying handles are attached at the sides with a metal loop.The canvas features printed images of the Congressional Club's logo in gold and blue. The inside of the bag is lined in a gold fabric with three large pockets. The center pocket has a zipper closure at top, while the pockets on each side feature a circular magnetic closure. There are two open pockets in the inside of the center pouch and a zippered pouch opposite.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEmbroidered into a tag on the inside of the main pocket of the bag is: FIRST LADY LUNCHEON 2012 / TOTE BAG / BY / MONDANI / NEW YORK
Historical NoteThis item would have been received by all in attendance at the 100th First Ladies Luncheon held by the Congressional Club.
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
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