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Botswana Made Tea Service
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Botswana Made Tea Service
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Botswana Made Tea Service

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08042011-18-1.a-p
Object Type Service, Tea
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium clay, pigment, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a teapot) H 4 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 9 in (11.4 cm x 15.2 cm x 22.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b teapot lid) H 2 1/2 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c sugar bowl) H 2 1/4 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (5.7 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d creamer) H 3 1/2 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 3 1/4 in (8.9 cm x 10.8 cm x 8.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.e-j tea cups) H 3 1/8 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (7.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 11.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.k-p saucers) H 1/2 in x Diam 5 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 14 cm )

Physical DescriptionTraditional clay tea set with red, brown, and white triangular patterns. The set was made by potters in Gabane, Botswana. The set contains a teapot with lid, a sugar bowl, a creamer, six tea cups, and six saucers.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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
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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