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Wood Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Bowl

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02112011-23-1
Object Type Bowl, Decorative
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium wood (black walnut, cherry)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x Diam 10 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWooden bowl made from black walnut and cherry, native West Virginian hardwoods. The cherry body of the bowl is a golden brown color with a dark brown black walnut base and rectangular pieces around the circumference. The edges of the bowl flare outward. The bottom of the bowl has an inscribed message.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on bottom: Presented to BARACK H OBAMA 44th President of the United States of America Honoring his historic election A gift from the students, faculty, and staff of SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA Student Craftsmen Nick Maddox, Gavin Lantz, Steven Anderson, Tyler White Spring Semester 2009
Historical NoteThis bowl was created by students from South Middle School in Morgantown, West Virginia during the Spring semester 2009 and gifted to President Barack Obama to commemorate the 2009 election.
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 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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