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Tin and Copper Platter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tin and Copper Platter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tin and Copper Platter

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.724899.1
Object Type Tray, Serving
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (tin, copper)
DimensionsOverall H 2 in x Diam 23 3/4 in (5.1 cm x 60.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTin-plated circular copper tray with raised edges that have indentations around the edges.
Inscriptions and MarkingsTwo stickers attached to center of top of plate with English and French messages. First sticker: "Tade Pay du Levant; Slight imperfections in this product guarantee that it is made by hand thus enhancing its unique nature." Second sticker: "Large antique tray; tin-plated copper; non-toxic alloy; hand-wash only; store dry to avoid tarnishing; tadepaydulevant.com; [mailing address]; serial number CUIPLAT07; made in SAR"
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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