United States Bicentenary Commemorative Plate
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06032013-39-1
Object Type
Plate, Decorative
Manufacturer
Royal Copenhagen
(Founded 1775)
Gifter
Karen Olsen De Figueres
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
1976
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x Diam 7 1/4 in (2.2 cm x 18.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue and white porcelain plate commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The plate has a slightly engraved design depicting silhouettes of the signers of the Declaration with the starting text painted across the background. The rim of the plate has a slightly engraved laurel design with "1976" at the top center.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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