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St. Patrick's Day 2011 Fred Curtis Crystal Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
St. Patrick's Day 2011 Fred Curtis Crystal Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

St. Patrick's Day 2011 Fred Curtis Crystal Bowl

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03252011-4-2
Maker (Irish)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass (crystal)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 1/4 in x W 14 in x D 6 1/8 in (23.5 cm x 35.6 cm x 15.6 cm )
Other (On base) H 11 1/4 in x Diam 7 7/8 in (28.6 cm x 20 cm )

Physical DescriptionFred Curtis Crystal decorative bowl etched with the image of two crossed American flags and a shamrock in the center. On the foot of the bowl is an engraving commemorating the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Shamrock ceremony at the White House.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official foreign state visit to the White House by Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny on March 17, 2011.
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
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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