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Tobago Tourism Leather Portfolio and Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tobago Tourism Leather Portfolio and Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tobago Tourism Leather Portfolio and Pen

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.697075.2.a-c
Object Type Portfolio
Gifter
Artist (Trinidadian and Tobagonian)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, metal, paper, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Portfolio) H 1 1/2 in x W 11 1/8 in x D 13 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 28.3 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPersonalized two toned brown leather portfolio with braided edges. The front of the portfolio is decorated with colored imprints of two palm trees, birds, a soccer ball, and two leather patches, one depicting the flag of Trinidad and Tobago and the other the flag of the United States. "Barack" is imprinted over the soccer ball which acts as the "O" for "Obama". The porfolio is held closed with a leather flap with a basketball covering a magnetic closure. On the inside of the porfolio there are three pockets, a pad of paper inserted in the other side, and a loop for holding the included wooden ball point pen.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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