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Bamar Snacks
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bamar Snacks
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bamar Snacks

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.101942.a-b
Object Type Cookbook
Author
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2011
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 7 5/8 in x D 10 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 19.4 cm x 27 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo volume set of hardcover cookbooks. Cover of volume one contains an image depicting one of the cooked recipes from the book, the floating pellet, plated in a decorative fashion over a bamboo placemat with a pot of flowers in the background. Cover of volume two contains an image depicitng one of the cooked recipes from the book, pickled tea leaf salad, on a decorated plate with a teapot and tea cups to the side.
Historical NoteReceived during an official state visit to Burma in November 2014.
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
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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