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Crystal Skeleton Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Crystal Skeleton Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Crystal Skeleton Clock

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02042013-36-3
Object Type Clock, Mantel
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass (crystal), metal, plastic, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 1/2 in x W 4 5/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (14 cm x 11.7 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rectangular crystal promotional and personalized skeleton clock with gifter's name frosted on the front and Adler brand name on the bottom. The interior clock mechanism is a silver calendar dial with black Roman numerals and hands. The body of the clock is faceted on the back corners.
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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