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Christmas Mugs
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Christmas Mugs

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04212012-48-5.a-d
Object Type Mug
Medium ceramic, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/8 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 3 1/4 in (8.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA set of 4 assorted designed Christmas mugs made by Rosanna. All of the mugs are decorated with holly and snowflakes. One mug depicts a reindeer, one depicts a snowman and snowwoman, one depicts a snowman riding a candy cane like a sled, and one depicts Santa Claus and a train set. They all have greetings written in red on the interiors and holiday messages on the exteriors.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on bottom of each mug: [manufacturer's logo] HAPPY CHRISTMAS ROSANNA'S PERSONAL COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC 1950'S CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FOUND IN HER GRANDMOTHER'S ATTIC Designed In The USA Made In China
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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 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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