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Yellow Ceramic Vase with Brown Eagle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Yellow Ceramic Vase with Brown Eagle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Yellow Ceramic Vase with Brown Eagle

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02082011-56-1
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Artist (American)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Artist (American, 1962 - 2014)
Date 10/9/2009
Medium ceramic, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 in x Diam 10 3/4 in (30.5 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionMustard yellow, brown, and moss green vase with inscribed eagles and geometric designs honoring President Obama. Text at top and bottom.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed along top: In honor of our 44th President Barack Hussein Obama Inscribed along bottom: Senator from Illinois Born August 4, 1961 Honolulu Hawaii Inscribed on banner below eagle E pluribus unum Inscribed on bottom: [Nolde Forest Pottery logo] A gift for our president from the Nolde Forest Potters Wesley Muckey - Greg Zieber [Wesley Muckey signature] [Greg Zieber signature]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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