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Selma Decorative Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Selma Decorative Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Selma Decorative Plate

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08132013-7-1
Object Type Plate, Decorative
Manufacturer
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium porcelain, glaze, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 1 in x W 10 1/2 in x L 10 1/2 in (2.5 cm x 26.7 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA square white decorative platter with "Selma, Alabama" printed in black text in the center, a butterfly over the "a" in Selma. The border of the plate depicts 15 different historic scenes and places in and around Selma, each with names printed in black text.
Historical NotePresented in March 2013 at a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettis Bridge, which took place in March 1965. Vice President Joe Biden attended and spoke at the event.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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