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Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03082011-67-2.a-b
Object Type Cup, Kiddush
Medium metal (silver), plastic (acrylic, unknown), adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Kiddush Cup) H 8 1/8 in x Diam 3 5/8 in (20.6 cm x 9.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Presentation Box) H 11 7/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 5 1/2 in (30.2 cm x 14 cm x 14 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSterling silver kiddush cup (.a) with decorative stem and slightly fluted goblet. A chain of raised grapes decorates the top of the goblet just below the lip. Cup comes with a presentation box (.b) that includes a plaque denoting information about the gift.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on bottom of cup: ST 925 Hadad Text of plaque: Presented to PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations March 1, 2011 Allen P. Solow Malcolm Hoenlein Chairman Executive Vice Chairman
Historical NoteReceived on the the occasion of President Barack Obama meeting with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations at the White House on March 1, 2011.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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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