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Glass Decanter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Glass Decanter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Glass Decanter

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07212011-34-1.a-b
Object Type Decanter
Manufacturer (Founded 1857)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date ca. 2011
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall (Assembled) H 10 1/2 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (26.7 cm x 13.3 cm )
 Overall (Vessel .a) H 8 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (20.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
 Overall (Stopper .b) H 3 1/4 in x Diam 2 1/2 in (8.3 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionGlass decanter (.a) with stopper (.b). The opening and shoulder of the vessel are circular and the sides taper to a square base. The top of the glass stopper is square and tapers to a circular base where it fits into the mouth of the decanter.
Historical NoteReceived to mark the occasion the credentialing of Ambassador from the Czech Republic, Petr Gandalovic.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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