Stained Glass Orange Lampshade
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117501
Object Type
Lampshade
Gifter
President Raúl Castro Ruz
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
glass, metal, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 1/2 in x Diam 14 in (31.8 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionStained glass lampshade with bronze-colored metal decorative fixtures. Each panel is petal-shaped with a orange marbled body and white border around the lower edge, and an ornamental brass-colored metal fixture in the center. Hangs from a metal loop at the top. There is a black plastic lightbulb socket inside.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's official visit to Cuba in March 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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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