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Two Time Zone Rotating Mantel Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Two Time Zone Rotating Mantel Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Two Time Zone Rotating Mantel Clock

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04182013-18-4
Object Type Clock, Mantel
Gifter
Medium wood, metal, glass, adhesive, lacquer, plastic, felt, stain, rubber
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (12.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionCube shaped mantel clock connected to a base that allows it to rotate. On the obverse is a clock face with Roman Numerals, the second hand is golden. On the right side is a dial that displays the temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. On the reverse is a golden clock face with Hebrew numerals for the time. On the left side is the Israel Seal which is a menorah with laurels on either side with Israel in Hebrew written underneath. Each face of the clock is enclosed in glass with a golden colored plastic rim. On the top is a plaque with message from Shimon Peres.



Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Israel in March 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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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