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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
United Nations Revere Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

United Nations Revere Bowl

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03082011-25-1
Object Type Bowl, Decorative
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1837)
Medium metal (pewter)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x Diam 9 1/8 in (12.7 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver-toned decorative pewter bowl engraved with the United Nations logo and the signature of the Secretary General of the United Nations on one side. Engraved with the name and title of the Secretary General on the opposite side. Bowl is short with a curved lip and wide neck and foot.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on bottom: [Tiffany & Co. logo]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the White House by Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon of the United Nations on February 28, 2011.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
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