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Wood House Humidor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood House Humidor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood House Humidor

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117499.a-b
Object Type Humidor
Brand
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, adhesive, textile, metal, plastic, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Humidor) H 12 7/8 in x W 13 1/2 in x D 16 3/4 in (32.7 cm x 34.3 cm x 42.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Hygrometer) H 3 1/4 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 6 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionWooden cigar humidor in the shape of a house with side paneling and a single gable roof. In the front bottom right corner carved out from the house siding is the phrase "Republica de Cuba." The front of the humidor is designed to have two fake windows and a door. There are three tiered drawers at the front that can be pulled out by a lip or knotch. Within the smallest top drawer there is a removable hygrometer inset on a piece of unstained wood. Beneath the hygrometer, the maker's brand name is debossed in black. Cigars can be stored in the two larger drawers and base of the humidor.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's trip to Cuba in March 2016.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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