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Hansik: Stories of Korean Food
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Hansik: Stories of Korean Food
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Hansik: Stories of Korean Food

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02072011-10-2.1-6
Object Type Book
Author (South Korean, 1947)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall H 7/8 in x W 7 1/4 in x D 10 in (2.2 cm x 18.4 cm x 25.4 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSix hardcover books with a white cover that has a close-up photograph of food dividing the top and bottom. Text is printed inside and on both covers in English and Korean.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama 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
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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