Belleek Orchid Basket
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.688176
Object Type
Basket, Household
Manufacturer
Belleek Pottery
(Founded 1857)
Gifter
Martin McGuinness
Gifter
Peter Robinson
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2009
Medium
ceramic, pigment, glaze, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x Diam 8 in (8.9 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBelleek handcrafted limited edition porcelain lattice basket. There are ceramic pink, blue, and yellow flowers with leaves and vines around the rim. Two vines form small handles on opposite sides.Historical NoteA gift received during a meeting with Peter Robinson, First Minister of Northern Ireland, and Martin McGuinness, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, on a visit to the White House in March 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 - 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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