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Tiffany & Co. UN Crystal Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tiffany & Co. UN Crystal Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.688013.a-b
Object Type Box, Trinket
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1837)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass (crystal)
DimensionsOverall H 3 7/8 in x Diam 3 3/8 in (9.8 cm x 8.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOctogonal crystal box with UN logo etched on the lid.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on bottom: TIFFANY & CO.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the White House by Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon of the United Nations on March 10, 2009.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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note(c) Tiffany & Co. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of these 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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