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Menorah
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Menorah
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Menorah

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080784
Object Type Menorah
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium ceramic, pigment, glaze
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 8 in x D 4 in (15.2 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA ceramic menorah in the shape of a turkey, that the gifter and maker calls a Menurkey, in painted royal blue.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an event at the White House on December 5, 2013 to celebrate Hanukkah.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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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