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Perfume Bottle Lids
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099461.a-h
Object Type
Atomizer, Perfume
Manufacturer
Abdul Samad al Qurashi Company
(Founded 1932)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
plastic, textile, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b) H 1 1/8 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 3 3/8 in (2.9 cm x 5.7 cm x 8.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c-d) D 3 3/4 in x Diam 1 3/8 in (9.5 cm x 3.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.e-f) D 2 3/4 in x Diam 7/8 in (7 cm x 2.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (.g-h) D 1 5/16 in x Diam 7/8 in (3.4 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of seven perfume bottle lids that were associated with four types of perfumes by Abdul Samad al Qurashi were included in the set: a bottle of Kinam Aged Agarwood 150 Years, a bottle of Amber d'Arabie, a bottle of Taif Rose, and a bottle of Body Musk. Lids include: two gold perfume lids with woven purple atomizer (.a-b), two gold spray lids (.c-d), two purple spray lids (.e-f), and two purple roller ball lids (.g-h).Overall - 3D (.c-d) D 3 3/4 in x Diam 1 3/8 in (9.5 cm x 3.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.e-f) D 2 3/4 in x Diam 7/8 in (7 cm x 2.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (.g-h) D 1 5/16 in x Diam 7/8 in (3.4 cm x 2.2 cm )
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 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. The 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.
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