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Wood Accessory Box Decorated with Symbols of Australia
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Accessory Box Decorated with Symbols of Australia
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Accessory Box Decorated with Symbols of Australia

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.01312012-13-1.1.a-d
Object Type Box, Accessory
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood (myrtle, oak, brush box, jarrah, ash), shell (abalone), wax (bee), leather, foam, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-d: Accessory Box with Nested Boxes) H 4 7/8 in x W 12 7/8 in x D 7 7/8 in (12.4 cm x 32.7 cm x 20 cm )
Physical DescriptionWooden accessory box (.a)with designs of inlaid wood and shell, all of Australian origin. On the box lid there is a depiction of a eucalyptus branch with iridescent shell forming the leaves and dark toned wood for the gum nuts. The front of the box has additional depictions of leaves also formed with inlaid shell. The interior of the lid has light toned wood forming the constellation of the Southern Cross which appears on the Australian flag. Within the box there are three nesting boxes (.b-d). All parts of the box have a leather lining at the bottom. The lid of the box is hinged at the back and has a single arm for opening.


Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Australia in November, 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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