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Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Fo…
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
President Abraham Lincoln Bust
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

President Abraham Lincoln Bust

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117466
Object Type Sculpture
Artist (Cuban)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1943
Medium wood, adhesive, varnish, stain, metal
DimensionsOverall H 26 in x W 17 1/4 in x D 13 1/2 in (66 cm x 43.8 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBust depicting President Abraham Lincoln, hand carved from wood, clothed in double-breasted jacket and bow tie. The edges of the base are covered in bark.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse of base: ERA / 1943
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to Cuba by the Obama family in March 2016. Found in storage in the 1980s, this sculpture had been in an America diplomatic building in Cuba and was returned to the United States as a gift during President Barack Obama's 2016 visit to Cuba, reestablishing relations between the two nations.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 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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