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Waterman Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Waterman Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Waterman Pen

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701271.41-42.a-b
Object Type Pen
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1883)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a) H 3/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 5 1/8 in (1 cm x 1.3 cm x 13 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b) H 1/2 in x W 5/8 in x D 5 1/4 in (1.3 cm x 1.6 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo silver Waterman pen sets inscribed, "Président de la République Française" Waterman brand logo inscription on pen clip. In each set, one pen has a cap and one pen does not have one.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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