The Crown Jewels: Official Guidebook
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701316.1-5
Object Type
Guidebook, Travel
Gifter
Tower of London
Publisher
Historic Royal Palaces
(Founded 1989)
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 11 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 19.1 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionFive paperback books with a cover photograph depicting an ornate gold jeweled crown with velvet and fur details on a blue background.Historical NoteReceived during vacation in London by First Lady Michelle Obama and first daughters in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until their 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 66540607)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
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