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Nun Cookie Jar
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Nun Cookie Jar
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Nun Cookie Jar

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686715.a-b
Object Type Jar, Cookie
Gifter
Medium ceramic, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Base and Top, Assembled) H 13 in x Diam 7 in (33 cm x 17.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Base) H 6 in x Diam 7 in (15.2 cm x 17.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Top) H 7 1/2 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (19.1 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionCookie jar in the shape of a nun with the top half of the figure (.b) being removable for cookie storage in base (.a). The nun is bespectacled, wearing a black habit on her head, and green apron with white checkered bottom, and holding a tray of cookies.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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. 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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