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Blue Glass Decanter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue Glass Decanter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue Glass Decanter

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01252011-83-1.a-b
Object Type Decanter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (silver), glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (With Stopper) H 12 1/2 in x Diam 4 in (31.8 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue glass bulbous bottle with thin neck held in a silver metal base with crossing wires across the body that connect to the metal lip. A removable metal stopper has four glass flowers attached to the top. The metal base has raised floral design with a central bird.
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
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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