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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Abraham Lincoln Bookends
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President Abraham Lincoln Bookends

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.716455.a-b
Object Type Bookend
Medium metal (bronze), felt, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 7/8 in x W 5 in x D 2 in (9.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSet of President Abraham Lincoln bronze bookends featuring Lincoln sitting on a bench with the U.S. Capitol building in the background. There are semi-circular cutouts on either side of the scene. Brown felt attached to bottom.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse: BRONZE
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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