Daum Crystal Tulip Vase
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.738239.46
Object Type
Vase, Decorative
Manufacturer
Daum
(Founded 1878)
Gifter
President Nicolas Sarkozy
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
glass (crystal)
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/8 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 9 3/8 in (34 cm x 26 cm x 23.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPurple crystal ultraviolet vase in the shape of a tulip. Glass is frosted with glossy areas that have a bluer hue at the tops of the petals. Many small bubbles throughout the glass.Historical NoteGifted during French President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's visit to the White House on March 30, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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