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Crystal Decanter and Wine Glasses
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Crystal Decanter and Wine Glasses
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Crystal Decanter and Wine Glasses

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02022011-30-2.a-e
Object Type Set, Decanter
Manufacturer (Founded 1972)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass (crystal), adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Decanter) H 8 3/4 in x Diam 7 3/4 in (22.2 cm x 19.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-e Glasses) H 7 3/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (19.7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of one crystal decanter with four crystal wine glasses. Each glass tapers at the rim and the foot has four raised lines that become the glass' square stem.The decanter has a wide, round base that tapers to a slim neck and opening.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's November 2010 visit to Portugal to attend the NATO Summit meeting.
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
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