2009 Inaugural Luncheon Vase
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685350.1
Object Type
Vase
Manufacturer
Lenox Corporation
(Founded 1889)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
ca. 2009
Medium
glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 1/8 in x Diam 5 3/8 in (25.7 cm x 13.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionTall rounded glass vase with circular opening that widens in the middle and tapers towards the base. Etched on the front of the vase is a depiction of the southern facade of the White House and an inscription below. On the reverse of the vase there is an etched depiction of the U.S. Capitol building with decorative foliage on either side.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
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