Crystal White House Paperweight
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.044921
Object Type
Paperweight
Manufacturer
Waterford Crystal
(Founded 1783)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
glass, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/4 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (4.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPaperweight commemorating the inauguration of President Obama. On the interior is an etching of the White House with the date January 20, 2009 below along with five stars below that. Above the White House is the text, "President Barack Obama." The outside of the object is decorated with raised diamond-shaped embellishments.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. 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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