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2009 Inaugural Luncheon Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 Inaugural Luncheon Vase

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685350.1
Object Type Vase
Artist (American)
Artist (American, 1945)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1979)
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 Description
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.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEtched into obverse, below the image of the White House: INAUGURAL LUNCHEON / UNITED STATES CAPITAL / JANUARY, 20, 2009
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration Luncheon on January 20, 2009 from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. This vase was created as a gift for Inaugural Luncheon attendees.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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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