Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Norfolk Island Ruler
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.734876.11-12
Object Type
Ruler
Gifter
Owen Walsh
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
plastic, paper, adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall W 12 1/4 in x D 1 3/4 in (31.1 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo blue 12-inch rulers with photographs of nature scenes around Norfolk Island. They have white measurement marks in inches and centimeters.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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