Meissen in Meißen
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.696911.1; FO.698324.1
Object Type
Guidebook, Travel
Gifter
Chancellor Angela Merkel
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain
(Founded 1710)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2004
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3/8 in x W 5 3/8 in x D 7 5/8 in (1 cm x 13.7 cm x 19.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo hardcover books with photograph on cover depicting Meissen, Germany.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2009 visit to Germany.
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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