Skip to main content
2014 NATO Summit Coasters
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2014 NATO Summit Coasters
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2014 NATO Summit Coasters

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.094327.a-d
Object Type Coaster
Manufacturer (Founded 1999)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium stone (slate), textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x Diam 3 3/8 in (0.3 cm x 8.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionSet of four black slate coasters etched with four designs, one in each quadrant of a square. The top left quadrant is a depiction of a castle, the top right quadrant is a depiction of the face of the Welsh Dragon, the bottom right quadrant is a depiction of a bridge, and the bottom left quadrant is a depiction of a Celtic knot. Two of the coasters have the design etched in gray with a black background while the other two have the design etched in black with a gray background. At the bottom of all four coasters is an etching with information about the 2014 NATO Summit.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2014 NATO Summit in Wales.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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
Related Event(s)
    Not on view