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Black and Gold Parker Fountain Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and Gold Parker Fountain Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and Gold Parker Fountain Pen

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.045407.1.a-b
Object Type Pen, Fountain
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1888)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (gold, rhodium), enamel, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: pen and cap) H 3/4 in x W 5 3/8 in x D 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 13.7 cm x 2.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: pen) W 5 in x Diam 5/8 in (12.7 cm x 1.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: cap) H 3/4 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 6.4 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack fountain pen (.a) with gold detailing and a gold and rhodium nib. The nib features an ornate spade-shaped design towards its tip. The cap (.b) is black with a gold clip and detailing. The clip is in the shape of an arrow with a feathered design towards its top. At the top of the cap is a gold plate featuring an ornate spade-shaped design and the word "DUOFOLD" beneath it.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by British Prime MInister Gordon Brown on March 3, 2009. President Barack Obama kept it on the Resolute desk throughout his presidency.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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