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Rio Tourism Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rio Tourism Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rio Tourism Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05052011-46-3.1-2.a-b
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Pin) H 1/4 in x Diam 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 2.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b Pen) H 3/4 in x W 1/2 in x D 5 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 1.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo tourism sets for Rio de Janeiro of a gold-toned circular metal lapel pin with inset letters "RIO," and a blue and silver plastic retractable ballpoint pen with printed "RIO" logo.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to President Barack 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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